Those who are educated about Hepatitis C know that time is of the essence when it comes to receiving treatment. Unfortunately, some Australians with this virus have to wait a reported six years to see a specialist.<\/p>\n
Six year wait list for Hep C treatment <\/p>\n
Tuesday, 23 February 2010<\/p>\n
Peter Dowling MP, LNP Member for Redlands is calling on the State Government to reveal information about waiting times for specialist outpatient services and act to reduce a 6 year wait for patients needing Hepatitis C treatment in Queensland hospitals.<\/p>\n
Mr Dowling wants Health Minister Paul Lucas to come clean on excessive waiting times for Hepatitis C treatments and disclose the number of Category 1, 2 and 3 patients waiting for treatment in Queensland hospitals.<\/p>\n
“There is a resident in my electorate who has been told that he can expect to wait up to 6 years before he can see a doctor for treatment”, Mr Dowling said.<\/p>\n
“Unbelievable as it seems, he’s been on a waiting list to see a specialist at the Princess Alexandra hospital since 2006.”<\/p>\n