Doctors fear Catholic takeover of NSW hospitals will usher in religious doctrine.
Calvary takes over 16 hospitals nationwide, doubling its NSW portfolio from 14 to 30 within a year.
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“Doctors fear Catholic takeover of NSW hospitals will usher in ‘religious doctrine’”
NSW doctors warn Catholic takeover could affect maternity and cancer care
Key points
- Calvary Health Care will take over 16 hospitals nationwide by month end, including four in Sydney.
- In NSW, the acquisition doubles Calvary's hospital portfolio from 14 to 30 within a year.
- Clinicians fear reproductive and VAD services may be restricted at affected facilities.
- Doctors report limited consultation and evasive answers about which services will be affected.
- Government ministers caution IVF, terminations, contraception, and VAD remain available outside Newcastle Private.
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“Doctors fear Catholic takeover of NSW hospitals will usher in ‘religious doctrine’”
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Calvary takes over 16 hospitals nationwide, doubling its NSW portfolio from 14 to 30 within a year.