❓ Hon Peter Collier asks about WA metropolitan hospital waiting lists and elective surgery access at Joondalup and Peel from 1999-2004. The response provides data on waiting list sizes, patient removals, and elective surgeries performed.
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(b) January 1 2000 to 31 December 2000; and (c) January 1 2001 to 31 December 2001?
(c) January 1 2001 to 31 December 2001?
(b) 2003; and (c) 2004?
(c) 2004?
(b) January 1 2000?
(b) 24 months?
31 December 1999 16,794 31 December 2000 15,523 31 December 2001 14,766 Since 31 December 2001 the comparable figures for the years 2002, 2003 and 2004 are as follows: 31 December 2002 13,565 31 December 2003 13,943 31 December 2004 12,790 During the same periods, the following patients were removed from tertiary and non-tertiary waiting lists excluding Joondalup and Peel as follows: 31 December 1999 6,053 (six months only) 31 December 2000 10,371 31 December 2001 9,156 31 December 2002 8,673 31 December 2003 7,657 31 December 2004 9,660 Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
31 December 2000 15,523 31 December 2001 14,766 Since 31 December 2001 the comparable figures for the years 2002, 2003 and 2004 are as follows: 31 December 2002 13,565 31 December 2003 13,943 31 December 2004 12,790 During the same periods, the following patients were removed from tertiary and non-tertiary waiting lists excluding Joondalup and Peel as follows: 31 December 1999 6,053 (six months only) 31 December 2000 10,371 31 December 2001 9,156 31 December 2002 8,673 31 December 2003 7,657 31 December 2004 9,660 Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
31 December 2001 14,766 Since 31 December 2001 the comparable figures for the years 2002, 2003 and 2004 are as follows: 31 December 2002 13,565 31 December 2003 13,943 31 December 2004 12,790 During the same periods, the following patients were removed from tertiary and non-tertiary waiting lists excluding Joondalup and Peel as follows: 31 December 1999 6,053 (six months only) 31 December 2000 10,371 31 December 2001 9,156 31 December 2002 8,673 31 December 2003 7,657 31 December 2004 9,660 Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
Since 31 December 2001 the comparable figures for the years 2002, 2003 and 2004 are as follows: 31 December 2002 13,565 31 December 2003 13,943 31 December 2004 12,790 During the same periods, the following patients were removed from tertiary and non-tertiary waiting lists excluding Joondalup and Peel as follows: 31 December 1999 6,053 (six months only) 31 December 2000 10,371 31 December 2001 9,156 31 December 2002 8,673 31 December 2003 7,657 31 December 2004 9,660 Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
31 December 2002 13,565 31 December 2003 13,943 31 December 2004 12,790 During the same periods, the following patients were removed from tertiary and non-tertiary waiting lists excluding Joondalup and Peel as follows: 31 December 1999 6,053 (six months only) 31 December 2000 10,371 31 December 2001 9,156 31 December 2002 8,673 31 December 2003 7,657 31 December 2004 9,660 Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
31 December 2003 13,943 31 December 2004 12,790 During the same periods, the following patients were removed from tertiary and non-tertiary waiting lists excluding Joondalup and Peel as follows: 31 December 1999 6,053 (six months only) 31 December 2000 10,371 31 December 2001 9,156 31 December 2002 8,673 31 December 2003 7,657 31 December 2004 9,660 Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
31 December 2004 12,790 During the same periods, the following patients were removed from tertiary and non-tertiary waiting lists excluding Joondalup and Peel as follows: 31 December 1999 6,053 (six months only) 31 December 2000 10,371 31 December 2001 9,156 31 December 2002 8,673 31 December 2003 7,657 31 December 2004 9,660 Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
During the same periods, the following patients were removed from tertiary and non-tertiary waiting lists excluding Joondalup and Peel as follows: 31 December 1999 6,053 (six months only) 31 December 2000 10,371 31 December 2001 9,156 31 December 2002 8,673 31 December 2003 7,657 31 December 2004 9,660 Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
31 December 1999 6,053 (six months only) 31 December 2000 10,371 31 December 2001 9,156 31 December 2002 8,673 31 December 2003 7,657 31 December 2004 9,660 Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
31 December 2000 10,371 31 December 2001 9,156 31 December 2002 8,673 31 December 2003 7,657 31 December 2004 9,660 Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
31 December 2001 9,156 31 December 2002 8,673 31 December 2003 7,657 31 December 2004 9,660 Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
31 December 2002 8,673 31 December 2003 7,657 31 December 2004 9,660 Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
31 December 2003 7,657 31 December 2004 9,660 Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
31 December 2004 9,660 Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
(2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
(a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
(b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
(c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
(4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
(c) January 1 2001 to 31 December 2001?
(b) 2003; and (c) 2004?
(c) 2004?
(b) January 1 2000?
(b) 24 months?
31 December 1999 16,794 31 December 2000 15,523 31 December 2001 14,766 Since 31 December 2001 the comparable figures for the years 2002, 2003 and 2004 are as follows: 31 December 2002 13,565 31 December 2003 13,943 31 December 2004 12,790 During the same periods, the following patients were removed from tertiary and non-tertiary waiting lists excluding Joondalup and Peel as follows: 31 December 1999 6,053 (six months only) 31 December 2000 10,371 31 December 2001 9,156 31 December 2002 8,673 31 December 2003 7,657 31 December 2004 9,660 Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
31 December 2000 15,523 31 December 2001 14,766 Since 31 December 2001 the comparable figures for the years 2002, 2003 and 2004 are as follows: 31 December 2002 13,565 31 December 2003 13,943 31 December 2004 12,790 During the same periods, the following patients were removed from tertiary and non-tertiary waiting lists excluding Joondalup and Peel as follows: 31 December 1999 6,053 (six months only) 31 December 2000 10,371 31 December 2001 9,156 31 December 2002 8,673 31 December 2003 7,657 31 December 2004 9,660 Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
31 December 2001 14,766 Since 31 December 2001 the comparable figures for the years 2002, 2003 and 2004 are as follows: 31 December 2002 13,565 31 December 2003 13,943 31 December 2004 12,790 During the same periods, the following patients were removed from tertiary and non-tertiary waiting lists excluding Joondalup and Peel as follows: 31 December 1999 6,053 (six months only) 31 December 2000 10,371 31 December 2001 9,156 31 December 2002 8,673 31 December 2003 7,657 31 December 2004 9,660 Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
Since 31 December 2001 the comparable figures for the years 2002, 2003 and 2004 are as follows: 31 December 2002 13,565 31 December 2003 13,943 31 December 2004 12,790 During the same periods, the following patients were removed from tertiary and non-tertiary waiting lists excluding Joondalup and Peel as follows: 31 December 1999 6,053 (six months only) 31 December 2000 10,371 31 December 2001 9,156 31 December 2002 8,673 31 December 2003 7,657 31 December 2004 9,660 Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
31 December 2002 13,565 31 December 2003 13,943 31 December 2004 12,790 During the same periods, the following patients were removed from tertiary and non-tertiary waiting lists excluding Joondalup and Peel as follows: 31 December 1999 6,053 (six months only) 31 December 2000 10,371 31 December 2001 9,156 31 December 2002 8,673 31 December 2003 7,657 31 December 2004 9,660 Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
31 December 2003 13,943 31 December 2004 12,790 During the same periods, the following patients were removed from tertiary and non-tertiary waiting lists excluding Joondalup and Peel as follows: 31 December 1999 6,053 (six months only) 31 December 2000 10,371 31 December 2001 9,156 31 December 2002 8,673 31 December 2003 7,657 31 December 2004 9,660 Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
31 December 2004 12,790 During the same periods, the following patients were removed from tertiary and non-tertiary waiting lists excluding Joondalup and Peel as follows: 31 December 1999 6,053 (six months only) 31 December 2000 10,371 31 December 2001 9,156 31 December 2002 8,673 31 December 2003 7,657 31 December 2004 9,660 Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
During the same periods, the following patients were removed from tertiary and non-tertiary waiting lists excluding Joondalup and Peel as follows: 31 December 1999 6,053 (six months only) 31 December 2000 10,371 31 December 2001 9,156 31 December 2002 8,673 31 December 2003 7,657 31 December 2004 9,660 Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
31 December 1999 6,053 (six months only) 31 December 2000 10,371 31 December 2001 9,156 31 December 2002 8,673 31 December 2003 7,657 31 December 2004 9,660 Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
31 December 2000 10,371 31 December 2001 9,156 31 December 2002 8,673 31 December 2003 7,657 31 December 2004 9,660 Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
31 December 2001 9,156 31 December 2002 8,673 31 December 2003 7,657 31 December 2004 9,660 Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
31 December 2002 8,673 31 December 2003 7,657 31 December 2004 9,660 Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
31 December 2003 7,657 31 December 2004 9,660 Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
31 December 2004 9,660 Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient. (2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
(2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004: (a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
(a) 2002 4238 (b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
(b) 2003; 4106 (c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
(c) 2004 5417 (4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
(4) As at 21 st October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
29 November 2005
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
41 days
(1) & (3) The number of persons who were on the waiting lists in the metropolitan area for tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) are as follows:
31 December 1999 16,794
31 December 2000 15,523
31 December 2001 14,766
Since 31 December 2001 the comparable figures for the years 2002, 2003 and 2004 are as follows:
31 December 2002 13,565
31 December 2003 13,943
31 December 2004 12,790
During the same periods, the following patients were removed from tertiary and non-tertiary waiting lists excluding Joondalup and Peel as follows:
31 December 1999 6,053 (six months only)
31 December 2000 10,371
31 December 2001 9,156
31 December 2002 8,673
31 December 2003 7,657
31 December 2004 9,660
Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient.
(2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004:
(a) 2002 4238
(b) 2003; 4106
(c) 2004 5417
(4) As at 21
st
October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
31 December 1999 16,794
31 December 2000 15,523
31 December 2001 14,766
Since 31 December 2001 the comparable figures for the years 2002, 2003 and 2004 are as follows:
31 December 2002 13,565
31 December 2003 13,943
31 December 2004 12,790
During the same periods, the following patients were removed from tertiary and non-tertiary waiting lists excluding Joondalup and Peel as follows:
31 December 1999 6,053 (six months only)
31 December 2000 10,371
31 December 2001 9,156
31 December 2002 8,673
31 December 2003 7,657
31 December 2004 9,660
Removal of patients from tertiary and secondary hospitals (excluding Joondalup and Peel) in the metropolitan area occur for a variety of reasons including: surgery not appropriate for clinical reasons, patient no longer wants surgery and relocation of patient.
(2) The following patients accessed elective surgery at Joondalup and Peel in the years 2002, 2003 and 2004:
(a) 2002 4238
(b) 2003; 4106
(c) 2004 5417
(4) As at 21
st
October 2005, the number of patients waiting to be assessed in surgical clinics was 31,510. Historical data is not maintained.
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