Ms Magdalen Rogers:

As the Senator says, we do not have that expertise from the neurology programme with us this morning. We can certainly bring back any questions to those involved and follow up with the committee afterwards. I know from experience of working for many years in the NAI that there is a strong commitment among neurologists to ensure safe care. They will always prioritise people with urgent cases. The Senator mentioned headache, which is a significant part of referrals to neurology services. As he can imagine, all cases of headache have to be investigated as to whether there is a more serious issue. The issue we are looking at is certainly one of safety, but it also an issue of the burden on patients and families of having to travel for those services and the regularity of care. My colleague Ms Flanagan wants to come in with an example. She works as a dietitian.