Our role
Our network includes health professionals, consumers and key stakeholders across Queensland who are dedicated to improving general medicine services.
We’re committed to supporting better patient care and outcomes by:
- finding new and innovative ways to deliver high quality and evidence informed care
- improving quality, safety and efficiency across the system by connecting people
- developing training and resources for health professionals
- providing expert advice to Hospital and Health Services and the Department of Health.
Our focus
Our focus is on improving general medicine services for Queenslanders. We work with stakeholders to identify gaps and implement strategies so everyone can access quality, safe and efficient health care.
Membership
Membership is open to clinicians and stakeholders with an interest in improving general medicine services in Queensland.
Our members include:
- health professionals
- researchers and academics
- patients and community members.
We also have representatives from professional bodies and non-government organisations.
As a member, you'll have the opportunity to be involved in working groups where you can share your experiences, expertise and feedback. You'll have access to resources, news and updates, and information about network events.
Co-chair
Erin Dunn
Assistant Director of Pharmacy, The Prince Charles Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service
Co-chair
Associate Professor Jeffrey Rowland
Medical Director, Internal Medicine Services, The Prince Charles Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service
Steering committee
The Queensland General Medicine Clinical Network Steering Committee sets the direction for our network. Membership is open to experienced health professionals and stakeholders who we appoint through an expression of interest process.
Related groups
- Education and Training Working Group
- General Medicine Image Working Group
- Medical Assessment and Planning Units Working Group
- Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine Working Group
- Primary/Acute Care Interface Working Group
- Rapid Access Clinics Working Group
- Solutions for long stay patients Working Group
- Value-Based Healthcare Working Group
- Workforce Expansion and Development Working Group
Current projects and priorities
- SAFEST Journey Home
- Cognitive Impairment Toolkit
- Clinical network forum report