Question On Notice No. 186 asked in the Legislative Council on 15 August 2017 by Hon Alison Xamon
Question Directed to the: Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
Question
I refer to the provision of medical typing services, and ask:
(a) will the Minister stop further outsourcing of medical typing services to private companies;
(b) if no to (a), why not;
(c) will the Minister bring back in-house the provision of medical typing services;
(d) if no to (c), why not; and
(e) if yes to (c), when will this occur?
Answered on 7 September 2017
I am advised that:
(a) Outsourcing of medical typing services will cease.
(b) Not applicable.
(c)-(e) The provision of medical typing services is under consideration to determine how they may be delivered by directly employed staff.