Clinical council
The Clinical Council advises the Board on:
- clinical issues that are unique to the needs of the region
- opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of medical and health care services
- population health planning
- commissioning of programs and services that support local and national priorities.
The Clinical Council comprises health professionals, including a combination of those working within primary care (GPs, practice nurses, practice managers, allied health professionals) and others with strong experience in primary care.
Chair:
Dr Nadia Clifton
GP, Ultimo Medical Practice
Deputy Chair:
Dr Allison Bielawski
GP, Glebe Family Medical Practice
Members:
Ms Adele Tahan
Pharmacist, Adore Pharmacy, Rozelle
Dr Alessandra Doolan
Principal (Advocacy and Policy), Health and Technology Advisory Group, Sydney CBD
Dr Anastasia Hronis
Clinical Psychologist, Australian Institute for Human Wellness, Kogarah
Ms Andrea Ness
General Ambulatory Medicine and Subacute Services Manager, St Vincent’s Health Network
Ms Angela Karooz
General Manager, Mental Health Services, SESLHD
Ms Annette Ruhotas
Founder and Principal Consultant, Be The Change Consulting Group, Oatley
Dr Ann-Marie Crozier
Medical Director, Hospital in the Home, RPA
Ms Barbara Kallinosis
Physiotherapist, Lifestyle Enhancers Physiotherapy, Sans Souci
A/Prof Francis Merritt
Associate Professor, Head of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, University of Notre Dame
Ms Jacky Peile
Occupational Therapist, Early Links, Caringbah
Ms Jenny Hughes
Practice Nurse, Your Doctors Leichhardt
Dr Joanna Bruce
GP, GP Maroubra
Mr John Petrozzi
Chiropractor, Body Mind Central, Leichhardt
Prof Kathryn Refshauge
Professor of Allied Health (Strategic Partnerships), University of Sydney
Mr Kieran Baker
Pharmacist, Priceline Pharmacy Birkenhead
Ms Lou-Anne Blunden
Executive Director, Clinical Services Integration, Sydney Local Health District
Dr Margot Woods
Gp, Rozelle Total Health
Dr Mona Singh
GP, Bondi Doctors
Ms Penny Mills
Operations and Practice Manager, Leichhardt General Practice
A/Prof Peter Gonski
Director of Southcare Aged and Extended Care at Sutherland Hospital and Community Services
Prof Raghu Lingam
Professor of Paediatric Population Health, UNSW and Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
Mr Steven Jreige
Practice nurse, Albemarle Medical Practice, Rose Bay
Ms Suzana Petrozzi
Clinical Psychologist, Body Mind Central, Leichhardt
Mr Trent Carruthers
Exercise Physiologist, Activ8 Health Club, Caringbah
Dr William Lee
GP, Multicare Family Medical Centre, Ashfield
Terms of Reference:
The CESPHN Clinical Council Terms of Reference can be found here.