The State Government’s election promise to build satellite hospitals is a sham.
The location today earmarked for Caboolture is just five streets away from the Caboolture Hospital and will be nothing more than a community day clinic. That’s if it is ever built.
Shadow Health Minister Ros Bates said it was a desperate attempt by Labor as they lose control of our hospitals.
“There will not be one new overnight bed at these satellite hospitals,” Ms Bates said.
“Labor has lied to the people of Queensland.
“These aren’t satellite hospitals, they’re health centres.
“A hospital has a theatre, emergency department and overnight beds.
“Queenslanders deserve better from this government.
“If your child has an asthma attack or your grandparent breaks a hip, a satellite hospital won’t help.
“The LNP has put solutions on the table including more beds, better triage and giving power back to the frontline staff to make better decisions to improve patient care.
“Labor must stop this nonsense and invest in a world class healthcare system for all Queenslanders.”