Paul Routier on Health - Election Manifesto

As Senator Routier plans to contest an election for Minister of Health, this is what he said in his last election manifesto.

 

 http://www.paulroutier.com/electionletter.html

HEALTH

In common with most developed countries our island faces the challenge of ensuring that all the population have access to an excellent health service.

I believe we must develop a primary health service, which removes the worry that some families have regarding cost. We are aware that funding difficulties have arisen within Health and it is my belief that it is the duty of the States to ensure that the service is funded at an appropriate level.

We must evaluate all existing services provided within Health and Social Services and establish whether the island is achieving appropriate outcomes and whether our community is receiving what can reasonably be expected for an island our size.

I firmly believe that we will need to invest carefully and wisely in Health and Social Services so that all sections of our community can have access to appropriate care for their lifetime.