❓ The question seeks detailed cost recovery information for non-essential outpatient appointments at public hospitals, specifically regarding medical checks for driver's licenses, both statewide and at Derby Hospital. The answer indicates the information is not readily available and requires further investigation by the Department of Health.
AnsweredQoN 1045Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
OUTPATIENT NON-ESSENTIAL MEDICAL CARE — FEE
1045. Hon KEN BASTON to the parliamentary secretary
representing the Minister for Health:
(1) What is the
cost recovery level for an outpatient appointment at a public hospital for
non-essential medical care?
(2) Is the cost
recovery level for an outpatient appointment at a public hospital for
non-essential medical care the same at every public hospital; and, if not, why
not?
(3) What is the
average cost recovery level for an outpatient appointment at a public hospital
for the purposes of undergoing an annual medical check in order to acquire a medical
certificate to retain the right to drive?
(4) What is the
average cost recovery level for an outpatient appointment at Derby Hospital for
the purpose of undergoing an annual medical check in order to acquire a medical
certificate to retain the right to drive?
1045. Hon KEN BASTON to the parliamentary secretary
representing the Minister for Health:
(1) What is the
cost recovery level for an outpatient appointment at a public hospital for
non-essential medical care?
(2) Is the cost
recovery level for an outpatient appointment at a public hospital for
non-essential medical care the same at every public hospital; and, if not, why
not?
(3) What is the
average cost recovery level for an outpatient appointment at a public hospital
for the purposes of undergoing an annual medical check in order to acquire a medical
certificate to retain the right to drive?
(4) What is the
average cost recovery level for an outpatient appointment at Derby Hospital for
the purpose of undergoing an annual medical check in order to acquire a medical
certificate to retain the right to drive?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
I have been advised by the
Department of Health that further time is required to answer the detail of this
question. The information will be provided to the member as soon as possible.
some notice of the question.
I have been advised by the
Department of Health that further time is required to answer the detail of this
question. The information will be provided to the member as soon as possible.
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