AMENDMENT TO CANBERRA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ORDINANCE AND CANBERRA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (CHARGES) REGULATIONS

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

No. 4 of 1958

	The Canberra Community Hospital Board has sought direction regarding charging for the provision of surgical appliances to patients by the Hospital.  Some such appliances are expensive, costing as much as £40 in some instances.
	The Board also brought up the question of charging for the attendance of an ambulance at sporting functions such as motor-bike races, football matches, etc.
	The attached amendments provide for the charging for both these services.  The charges are based on those applied by other hospitals throughout Australia.