Hon Helen Morton's question seeks data on the length of stay for mental health patients in Emergency Departments. The answer provides a general overview and refers to an attached document for specific data.

AnsweredQoN 5619Legislative Council
Asked
14 November 2007
Portfolio
Health

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(a) one to two days;
(b) two to three days;
(c) three to four days;
(d) four to five days;
(e) five to six days;
(f) six to seven days;
(g) seven to eight days;
(h) eight to nine days;
(i) nine to ten days; and
(j) more than ten days?

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Answered
5 December 2007
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection representing the Minister for Health
Response time
21 days
(a) - (j) Persons with a mental health diagnosis who are admitted to Emergency Departments may require stabilisation, medical treatment and further observation in the Emergency Department or Observation Ward. This may range from one to several days.
See attached document for data
[tabled paper ________].
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