Hon Dr Steve Thomas asks about an alleged refusal of service at Kellerberrin Hospital, but the Health Minister declines to answer citing complainant confidentiality.

AnsweredQoN 482Legislative Council
Asked
15 February 2022
Portfolio
Health

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I refer to correspondence from the Health and Disability Services Complaints Office to Mr Aloise Leitner with their reference number 202010149, and to correspondence received by and from the previous Health Minister on the same matter, regarding an allegation of refusal of service at Kellerberrin Hospital, and I ask: (a) what was the nature and details of the complaint; (b) was Mr Leitner refused service and, if so, by whom; (c) was Mr Leitner seen or assessed by nursing or medical staff and, if so, by whom and what was the outcome; and (d) if there was a refusal of service: (i) why was service refused; (ii) what alternatives to service at Kellerberrin Hospital were offered; and (iii) how was the patient assisted to seek alternative services?

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Answered
15 March 2022
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Health
Response time
6 days
Due to complainant confidentiality, an answer to this question cannot be provided.

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