❓ Mrs. Harvey questions the Minister for Health regarding the case of Amelia Lucas, a 12-year-old with a brain tumour, specifically about treatment options in Perth, financial assistance for surgery in Sydney, and access to chemotherapy. The Minister cites patient confidentiality and states that clinical decisions are made in the patient's best interest.
AnsweredQoN 638Legislative Assembly
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AMELIA LUCAS
638. Mrs L.M. HARVEY to the Minister for Health:
I refer to the
case of 12-year-old Amelia Lucas.
(1) Can the
minister confirm whether her brain tumour could have been operated on in Perth;
and, if so, why was it not?
(2) Has the
government offered any assistance to pay for the operation by Dr Charlie Teo in
Sydney; and, if not, why not?
(3) Can the
minister confirm whether Amelia is unable to fill her chemotherapy script, and
on what basis is she being denied chemotherapy medicine?
638. Mrs L.M. HARVEY to the Minister for Health:
I refer to the
case of 12-year-old Amelia Lucas.
(1) Can the
minister confirm whether her brain tumour could have been operated on in Perth;
and, if so, why was it not?
(2) Has the
government offered any assistance to pay for the operation by Dr Charlie Teo in
Sydney; and, if not, why not?
(3) Can the
minister confirm whether Amelia is unable to fill her chemotherapy script, and
on what basis is she being denied chemotherapy medicine?
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On behalf of the member for Bassendean, I welcome the members
of the Beechboro Primary School P&C—more good folk in the chamber
today.
(1)–(3)
I thank the member for the question of which some notice has been given. I am
informed that details of the specific medical care provided to patients is
confidential. At Perth Children's Hospital, all clinical decisions are
made with the best interests of the patient at the forefront. PCH is committed
to working with Ms Lucas and her family to provide the best possible care.
of the Beechboro Primary School P&C—more good folk in the chamber
today.
(1)–(3)
I thank the member for the question of which some notice has been given. I am
informed that details of the specific medical care provided to patients is
confidential. At Perth Children's Hospital, all clinical decisions are
made with the best interests of the patient at the forefront. PCH is committed
to working with Ms Lucas and her family to provide the best possible care.
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