❓ Hon Donna Faragher asked about the number of referrals made to WA Country Health Service in 2022 for various children's services, broken down by discipline and referrer type. The answer provides the requested data.
AnsweredQoN 1518Legislative Council
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(1) In 2022, how many referrals were made to the WA Country Health Service to provide assessment, early intervention and treatment services to children for the following services: (a) Audiology; (b) Occupational therapy; (c) Paediatrician; (d) Physiotherapy; (e) Clinical psychology; and (f) Speech pathology? (2) Of the referrals in (1), how many were submitted by: (a) a parent or legal guardian; and (b) a professional?
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Answered
12 September 2023
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Health
Response time
7 days
(1)
Discipline
Number of referrals in 2022 1
(a) Audiology
1339
(b) Occupational Therapy
2787
(c) Paediatrician
7399
(d) Physiotherapy
2154
(e) Clinical Psychology
198
(f) Speech Pathology
3901
1 Referrals as recorded in Community Health Information System (CHIS) and WebPAS
(2)
Referrer
Number of referrals in 2022
(a) Parent/legal guardian
801
(b) Professional
16977
Discipline
Number of referrals in 2022 1
(a) Audiology
1339
(b) Occupational Therapy
2787
(c) Paediatrician
7399
(d) Physiotherapy
2154
(e) Clinical Psychology
198
(f) Speech Pathology
3901
1 Referrals as recorded in Community Health Information System (CHIS) and WebPAS
(2)
Referrer
Number of referrals in 2022
(a) Parent/legal guardian
801
(b) Professional
16977
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