❓ Hon Martin Aldridge questions the Geraldton Hospital's data recording and assessment practices regarding 'fit for custody' assessments. The response clarifies that the hospital provides information via Medical Discharge Summaries and no longer issues 'fit for custody' assessments, aligning with WA Police's terminology change.
AnsweredQoN 1402Legislative Council
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I refer to question on notice No. 1063 in relation to 'fit for custody' assessments conducted at Geraldton Hospital, and I ask: (a) why does the hospital not record data on such assessments being undertaken by medical practitioners; (b) how does the hospital issue a 'fit for custody' assessment to Western Australia Police or another relevant agency; and (c) how does the hospital retain records on such assessments or certificates issued to relevant agencies?
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Answered
23 August 2018
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
10 days
I am advised that:
(a)-(c) WA Country Health Service (WACHS) staff at Geraldton Hospital provide information to WA Police consistent with information contained on the Medical Discharge Summary. The Medical Discharge summary forms part of the medical record retained by WACHS hospitals. A fitness for custody assessment is not issued. The Western Australia Police Force advise that it ceased using the terminology ‘Fit for Custody’ on 11 April 2016.
(a)-(c) WA Country Health Service (WACHS) staff at Geraldton Hospital provide information to WA Police consistent with information contained on the Medical Discharge Summary. The Medical Discharge summary forms part of the medical record retained by WACHS hospitals. A fitness for custody assessment is not issued. The Western Australia Police Force advise that it ceased using the terminology ‘Fit for Custody’ on 11 April 2016.
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