The Great Debate

Plenary sessions

The Great Debate

City versus Country – does more money and resources for the cities mean better healthcare for everybody?
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As always, we’ll see out the Showcase with The Great Debate. Known to entertain more than inform, this year’s debate takes a slightly controversial twist asking the question: “City versus Country – does more money and resources for the cities mean better healthcare for everybody?”

Joining us this year is another stellar line up of some of Queensland’s best and brightest

Affirmative team (yes, it does mean better healthcare):

  • Dr Catherine McDougall, Clinical Lead Getting it Right First Time Queensland
  • Dr Chris May, former Clinical Lead, Clinical Excellence Queensland
  • Dr Tanya Kelly, Chair Queensland Clinical Senate and Anaesthetist, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service

Negative team (no, it does not mean better healthcare):

  • Dr Marlow Coates, Executive Director Medical Services Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
  • Dr Alexander Kochi, Emergency Medicine Staff Specialist, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
  • Dr Carl de West, Clinical Director Specialist Medical Services, Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service

Chaired by Professor Keith McNeil, Deputy Director-General Prevention Division and Chief Clinical Information Officer Queensland Health, this year’s Great Debate is sure to ignite some fireworks!