❓ Question seeks data on drug overdose patients in WA hospitals, including referrals to services, follow-up care, and readmission rates. The answer states that the data system cannot identify drug overdoses or intent, making it impossible to answer the questions.
AnsweredQoN 492Legislative Council
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(1) For each financial year since 2021–22, how many patients presenting to hospital emergency departments with drug overdoses were referred to drug and alcohol counselling or rehabilitation services? (2) What programs or protocols are in place within Western Australian hospitals to ensure overdose patients receive follow-up care or intervention to prevent relapse? (3) How many patients discharged after an overdose are recorded as repeat presenters within: (a) 30 days; (b) 90 days; and (c) 12 months?
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Answered
14 October 2025
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health
Response time
7 days
(1)-(3)
It is not possible to identify the number of emergency department attendances that were due to drug overdoses or suspected drug overdoses as the data system does not allow for individual subcategories or identification of intent.
It is not possible to identify the number of emergency department attendances that were due to drug overdoses or suspected drug overdoses as the data system does not allow for individual subcategories or identification of intent.
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