To consider the following matters relating to the funding of our public hospital system, including medical, dental and aged care services and to matters relating to medical staff (including doctors, nurses and allied professionals) employed in public health services in South Australia –
(a) whether the system is adequately and appropriately funded;
(b) its interface with the private hospital system;
(c) whether funding levels and current staffing regimes (including staff numbers and hours of duty) are resulting in a negative impact on patient needs and care in both metropolitan and country hospitals;
(d) whether funding levels and current staffing arrangements are resulting in a negative impact on staff, acceptable occupational health and safety standards and the cost of medical litigation;
(e) the relationship between State and Federal funding and any difficulties which arise therefrom; and
(f) any other related matter