Grants Awarded Ceremony

Date:  21 May 2010

Location:  Part of the Autumn Symposium held at Rydges Hotel, Southbank, Brisbane

The Deputy-Premier and Minister for Health in Queensland, the Hon Paul Lucas MP, was present at the recent Queensland Emergency Medicine Research Foundation (QEMRF) awards ceremony held as part of the Autumn Symposium on Friday 21 May.

The Deputy-Premier praised the work and dedication of Emergency Medicine Physicians in Queensland hospitals and expressed his support of the research that was being undertaken as having great interest to the government, the health system and the public.

 Research projects being awarded by QEMRF in Emergency Medicine may benefit the $9.2 billion^~ Queensland Tourism Industry in providing innovative treatment options across a range of emergency situations.

 Many of the projects being awarded grants by QEMRF in North Queensland focus on injuries experienced by tourists and locals alike, such as decompression illness, jellyfish stings and aeromedical retrieval of remote and rural patients.

 Chair of the QEMRF Board, Dr David Rosengren, said “in researching improved treatment options, these projects could result in changes to global medical protocols and make Queensland an even safer and more attractive destination for tourists.”

“Emergency Medicine research reaches out beyond hospital corridors and has direct benefits for the Queensland health system, the Queensland economy and ultimately for patients.”

 “Continued investment in Emergency Medicine research also has long term benefits for Queensland – recognised best practice on the international stage, greater financial returns, improved patient outcomes and an international reputation of high standing.”

 ~ Figure from Tourism Facts and Figures Information Sheet Updated 23 April 2010 from Tourism Queensland.