Appendix A - Need and Impact Analysis

5.0       Conclusion
This Needs and Impact Assessment has assessed the proposed Doctors Practice to
determine:
         The need for another medical centre in Cooroy; and
         The impact of the proposal on other medical centres in Cooroy
The above findings demonstrate that there is evidential need for more medical practitioners
within Cooroy, whether they are established within existing medical centres or new practices.
This was determined by the comments from existing medical centres, local residents, ABS
Statistics, predicted population growth, and increase in ageing persons moving to the region.
The findings found that the proposal will not significantly impact existing medical centres
financially, and may result in an improvement and benefit socially. Social benefits the existing
medical centres may appreciate include allowing doctors to have longer consultations with
patients, ensure appointments timetables run on time, provide availability for emergency
appointments, take on additional new clients, and have availability to offer same day
appointments.
Further to the above, there will be no issues sourcing a medical practitioner for the proposed
Doctors Practice as the application is driven by an interested tenant.
It is therefore considered that the findings in this report demonstrate sufficient need for
additional medical practitioners and results in positive benefits to the local community and
existing medical services.




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