On more than 55,000 occasions last year, Tasmanian patients did not attend their public outpatient medical appointment, increasing waiting lists and meaning we all needlessly wait longer to see specialist doctors.
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Latest news
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Launch of Hospital In The Home in Northern Tasmania
The Department of Health is bringing health services closer to the patient’s preferred place of care - their home - with the launch of the Launceston General Hospital’s (LGH) Hospital In The Home – North service.
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Helping your loved ones get home from hospital
Families, friends and carers of patients in hospital are being urged to assist health services by supporting their loved ones to return home, once they are ready to leave.
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Know the right treatment options for your needs
The Department of Health is calling on Tasmanians to know the right treatment option for their needs.
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Campaign urges patients to let us know if they can’t make outpatient appointment
The Department of Health has introduced a campaign to raise awareness of the issue of public outpatient appointments going unattended, encouraging Tasmanians to let clinics know if they are unable to make it.
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Temporary nighttime traffic disruptions near Launceston General Hospital during helideck transportation
There will be temporary disruptions to traffic on Wellington and Cleveland Streets on three nights this week to allow for transport of wide loads to Launceston General Hospital (LGH).