Medical Advisory Committee
Our Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) advises the Hospital CEO and represents the collective view of Accredited Practitioners at Currumbin Clinic.
The Medical Advisory Committee:
- Communicates between hospital Executives and health professionals to facilitate the safe provision of patient services and the application of appropriate policies and procedures
- Identifies the health needs of the community and advises on services that may be required to meet those needs
- Ensures optimum delivery of patient care is maintained through current best practice and research
- Provides a means of formal review of clinical outcomes, clinical management and peer review systems
- Ensures all accredited practitioners are qualified, registered and consistent with Healthe Care by-laws
Membership of the Committee comprises:
- Chief Executive Officer/ Director of Nursing, Currumbin Clinic
- MAC Chair
- Director of Psychiatry
- Nominated Consultant Psychiatrists
- Nominated Medical Officers
For further information about the Committee, contact the Executive Office.
Dr Matt McDornan
Director of Psychiatry
Dr Matt McDornan was appointed as Director of Psychiatry in 2018.
Dr McDornan has been an accredited Psychiatrist at Currumbin Clinic for 10 years and has an onsite private practice.
His role is to provide professional leadership of medical staff accredited to practice at the hospital, through ensuring compliance with medical standards and promotion of the medical profession.
The Director of Psychiatry also provides advice on clinical governance, continuous quality improvement, medical best practice and patient safety.
Dr James Goldstein
Chairman Medical Advisory Committee
Dr Goldstein was elected as Chairperson of the Medical Advisory Committee in October 2021.
He chairs all Committee meetings, and facilitates communication between the hospital's accredited Practitioners and Executives in relation to patient care and safety. Dr Goldstein also seeks input from accredited Practitioners, and provides advice to the hospital executive on policies relating to clinical organisation and care.
He also provides formal feedback to the hospital executive from the Clinical Credentialing and Privileges Committee in relation to applications for the appointment as accredited practitioners, amendments and or termination of scope of practice in accordance with the By-Laws.
Dr Chris Danesi
Member Medical Advisory Committee, Psychiatrist
Dr Tim MacDonald
Member Medical Advisory Committee, Psychiatrist
Dr Gary Persley
Member Medical Advisory Committee, Psychiatrist
Dr Vicky Satchwell
Member Medical Advisory Committee, Psychiatrist
Dr Peter Vidgen
Member Medical Advisory Committee, Medical Officer
Dr Chris Mirakian
Member Medical Advisory Committee, Medical Officer
