❓ This Question on Notice seeks clarification regarding the availability of foetal anatomy screening, referral processes for restricted services (including termination options), and contraceptive advice at the new Midland Health Campus compared to Swan Districts Hospital. It also inquires about communication with local GPs regarding these changes.
AnsweredQoN 4559Legislative Assembly
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(1) Can you clarify whether all foetal anatomy screening tests currently available to women having babies at Swan Districts Hospital will also be available to women having babies at the Midland Health Campus? (2) Can you clarify the referral process for patients seeking access to restricted services not provided by the Midland Health Campus (eg. will MHC provide a referral to either Marie Stopes, or where applicable, King Edward Memorial for patients to access these services, or will patients have to go back to their GP for a referral? (3) Have all local GP clinics within the Midland Health Campus catchment area been formally notified by the Department of Health, and/or St John of God about what the new referral processes will be for patients requiring restricted services? (4) Will this referral process also apply any women who have just had a baby at Midland Health Campus seeking contraceptive advice prior to being discharged eg. will they have to wait till they go back to their GP before being prescribed contraceptives - which many women do not do until their 6 week post natal check by a GP? (5) Can you clarify whether women in the Midland Health Campus catchment will be able to access RU486 (non surgical terminations) if they are referred to the Marie Stopes Clinic?
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Answered
20 October 2015
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
34 days
(1) Yes all the foetal anatomy screening tests currently available at Swan District Hospital will be available at the Midland Health Campus.
(2) Patients will require a referral from their General Practitioner (GP).
(3) No. The referral communication process is scheduled to commence this month. This forms part of broader information to be provided to General Practices in the catchment area.
(4) Women who have had babies at the hospital will be provided with family planning information prior to their discharge. They will be encouraged to discuss family planning options with their doctor or midwife and to seek advice on options for contraception from their GP at their six week postnatal review.
(5) Yes, if after assessment they are deemed clinically suitable.
(2) Patients will require a referral from their General Practitioner (GP).
(3) No. The referral communication process is scheduled to commence this month. This forms part of broader information to be provided to General Practices in the catchment area.
(4) Women who have had babies at the hospital will be provided with family planning information prior to their discharge. They will be encouraged to discuss family planning options with their doctor or midwife and to seek advice on options for contraception from their GP at their six week postnatal review.
(5) Yes, if after assessment they are deemed clinically suitable.
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