QoN seeks information on neonatologists in WA, their involvement in post-20 week abortion approvals, and the terms of appointment for the medical panel overseeing these abortions. The answer provides figures on neonatologist FTE and confirms their past involvement.

AnsweredQoN 4217Legislative Council
Asked
30 June 2016
Portfolio
Health

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(1) How many neonatologists work in Western Australia? (2) Has there ever been a neonatologist on the panel of medical practitioners that approve post 20 week abortions? (3) What are the terms of appointment for the members of the panel of medical practitioners that approve post 20 week abortions?

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Answered
7 September 2016
Responded by
Minister for Planning representing the Minister for Health
Response time
69 days
(1) 55.7 FTE work within WA Health, as at 30 May 2016.
(2) Yes.
(3) There is no set appointment term for panel members.

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