A WA parliamentary question seeks clarification on leg ulcer treatment availability and resources at Bunbury Regional Hospital. The response confirms treatment is available with necessary resources and skilled staff, but complex cases may require transfer.

AnsweredQoN 1433Legislative Assembly
Asked
23 August 2006
Portfolio
Health

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(1) Can treatment for leg ulcers be carried out at Bunbury Regional Hospital?
(2) If so, does this treatment need to be carried out by specialist nurses?
(3) Does the treatment of leg ulcers require special dressings or ointments?
(4) If so, does the Bunbury Regional Hospital have the necessary equipment to carry out treatment of leg ulcers?

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Answered
12 September 2006
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
20 days
2) The treatment of leg ulcers needs to be carried out by nurses with advice from specialist wound care nurses if necessary. 3) The treatment of leg ulcers varies from patient to patient as the care depends on the type of ulcer and the preferences of the treating doctor but usually requires special dressings and/or ointments. 4) Bunbury Hospital does have the necessary equipment, dressings and ointments and the skilled staff to carry out treatment of leg ulcers unless there are underlying health issues which require the patient to be transferred to a tertiary hospital in the metropolitan area.
3) The treatment of leg ulcers varies from patient to patient as the care depends on the type of ulcer and the preferences of the treating doctor but usually requires special dressings and/or ointments. 4) Bunbury Hospital does have the necessary equipment, dressings and ointments and the skilled staff to carry out treatment of leg ulcers unless there are underlying health issues which require the patient to be transferred to a tertiary hospital in the metropolitan area.
4) Bunbury Hospital does have the necessary equipment, dressings and ointments and the skilled staff to carry out treatment of leg ulcers unless there are underlying health issues which require the patient to be transferred to a tertiary hospital in the metropolitan area.

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