Hon Peter Foss inquired about breast reconstructive surgery waiting times for breast cancer sufferers at three major WA hospitals. The response details varying wait times depending on whether the surgery is early or delayed.

AnsweredQoN 1137Legislative Council
Asked
19 August 2003
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Health

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What is the approximate waiting time for a breast reconstructive surgery for breast cancer sufferers at each of the Fremantle Hospital, Royal Perth Hospital and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospitals respectively?

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Answered
11 September 2003
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
23 days
Fremantle Hospital Early: Patients wait approximately 3 to 6 months. Delayed: Patients wait approximately 2 to 2.5 years. Royal Perth Hospital Early: Patients wait approximately 1 to 1.5 months. Delayed: Patients wait approximately 2 to 4 years. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Early: Patients wait approximately 1 month. Delayed: Patients wait approximately 7 to 8 months.
Delayed: Patients wait approximately 2 to 2.5 years. Royal Perth Hospital Early: Patients wait approximately 1 to 1.5 months. Delayed: Patients wait approximately 2 to 4 years. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Early: Patients wait approximately 1 month. Delayed: Patients wait approximately 7 to 8 months.
Royal Perth Hospital Early: Patients wait approximately 1 to 1.5 months. Delayed: Patients wait approximately 2 to 4 years. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Early: Patients wait approximately 1 month. Delayed: Patients wait approximately 7 to 8 months.
Delayed: Patients wait approximately 2 to 4 years. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Early: Patients wait approximately 1 month. Delayed: Patients wait approximately 7 to 8 months.
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Early: Patients wait approximately 1 month. Delayed: Patients wait approximately 7 to 8 months.
Delayed: Patients wait approximately 7 to 8 months.

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