❓ Hon Donna Faragher asked about the number of referrals to WA Country Health Service for various children's services in 2023, broken down by service type and referrer (parent/professional). The answer provides a detailed breakdown of these referrals.
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(1) In 2023, how many referrals were made to the WA Country Health Service to provide assessment, early intervention and treatment services to children for the following services: (a) Audiology; (b) Occupational Therapy; (c) Paediatrician; (d) Physiotherapy; (e) Clinical Psychology; and (f) Speech Pathology? (2) Of those referrals in (1), how many were submitted by: (a) a parent or legal guardian; and (b) a professional?
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Answered
16 April 2024
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health
Response time
5 days
1.
Discipline Name
Number of Referrals in 2023
a. Audiologist
1,745
b. Occupational Therapist
3,409
c. Paediatrician
9,668
d. Physiotherapy
2,502
e. Clinical Psychology
475
f. Speech Pathology
4,670
2.
Referrer
Number of Referrals in 2023
a. Parent
1,073
b. Professional
21,396
Discipline Name
Number of Referrals in 2023
a. Audiologist
1,745
b. Occupational Therapist
3,409
c. Paediatrician
9,668
d. Physiotherapy
2,502
e. Clinical Psychology
475
f. Speech Pathology
4,670
2.
Referrer
Number of Referrals in 2023
a. Parent
1,073
b. Professional
21,396
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