Dedicated and highly qualified GP Dr Lisa Fraser has been appointed Northern Queensland Primary Health Network’s (NQPHN's) new Clinical Council Independent Chair.
The Gordonvale doctor replaces Dr Konrad Kangru, of Proserpine, who was appointed to NQPHN’s Board in July.
NQPHN Board Co Chairs Tara Diversi and Ben Tooth said the Board was delighted that Dr Fraser had accepted the role.
“We are so fortunate that a GP with Dr Fraser’s calibre, knowledge, and compassion will lead our vital Clinical Council which provides the NQPHN Board’s Clinical Governance Committee with contemporary advice on local health needs and priorities ensuring that there is an appropriate evidence base to regional commissioning, specifically, planning and design of services, stakeholder engagement, and continuing development and refinement of the Health Needs Assessment (HNA),” they said.
“The Clinical Council provides a critical overview of the NQPHN regions to ensure that overall investment is in line with the regional HNA.
“Membership of the council is comprised of GPs, allied health professionals, mental health clinicians, First Nations people health professionals, community/practice nurses, and public health/health promotion representatives. The council meets three times a year.
“We look forward to working closely with Dr Fraser in her new role on our Clinical Council.”
Dr Fraser is a director, practice principal and full-time GP at Gordonvale Family Medical Centre with particular interests in public, sexual, mental, occupational, paediatrics, and women’s health as well as medical education and research.
Dr Fraser has more than 15 years’ healthcare experience and graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at the University of Queensland in 2006. She also holds a Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and is currently a member of the RACGP Queensland Council and the Australian Medical Association of Queensland (AMAQ) Council of GPs.
“I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to the effective delivery of patient-centred primary care in my home community and learn more about NQPHN. I am passionate about improving healthcare access for all people and improving the navigation of, and coordination of, services,” said Dr Fraser.
“I understand the importance of culture as it drives engagement and change. In my own practice, developing a culture of safety and positivity has lifted engagement and quality of care.
“I can assess complex primary care issues and suggest strategic approaches.
“I have an appreciation of the health and social issues affecting the First Nations people, farming and local occupations, geographic challenges, low socio-economic situations, and the cultural barriers to better health.”
