❓ A parliamentary question addresses the lack of a CT scanner at Narrogin Regional Hospital, highlighting patient inconvenience and past promises. The Minister acknowledges the need but cites funding and prioritisation issues.
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NARROGIN REGIONAL HOSPITAL CT SCANNER
I refer to a request from doctors at Narrogin Regional Hospital for a CT scanner and the mounting need for this essential piece of equipment in a regional hospital. (1) Is the minister aware that when the hospital was upgraded more than six years ago, there was a suggestion of a room being built then to house a CT machine? (2) Is the minister aware that the hospital has repeatedly been promised a second-hand scanner, only for the Department of Health to change its mind? (3) Does the minister acknowledge that without a CT scanner, an increasing number of patients are inconvenienced and have to travel to Perth for this service? (4) Finally, will Narrogin hospital be equipped with a CT scanner, new or second-hand, and; if so, when is that likely to happen? Mr J.A. McGINTY
I refer to a request from doctors at Narrogin Regional Hospital for a CT scanner and the mounting need for this essential piece of equipment in a regional hospital. (1) Is the minister aware that when the hospital was upgraded more than six years ago, there was a suggestion of a room being built then to house a CT machine? (2) Is the minister aware that the hospital has repeatedly been promised a second-hand scanner, only for the Department of Health to change its mind? (3) Does the minister acknowledge that without a CT scanner, an increasing number of patients are inconvenienced and have to travel to Perth for this service? (4) Finally, will Narrogin hospital be equipped with a CT scanner, new or second-hand, and; if so, when is that likely to happen? Mr J.A. McGINTY
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I thank the member for Wagin for some notice of the question. (1) The WA Country Health Service is unable to substantiate whether there was talk of a room being built at the hospital for an upgrade more than six years ago. There is no purpose-built room for a CT scanner at the Narrogin Regional Hospital today. (2) In 2005, SKG Radiology made a one-off offer to Narrogin hospital of a second-hand CT scanner that was near the end of its life. Funds for the installation, maintenance and building works were not identified. A review regarding the sustainability of the service was carried out and it was not considered a feasible proposition. (3) It is acknowledged that having a CT scanner at Narrogin hospital would prevent some patients from being inconvenienced and having to travel to Perth two hours by road. Patients are provided with a patient assisted travel scheme subsidy to assist with the cost of travel and any accommodation required whilst they are in the metropolitan area. (4) The CT scanner for Narrogin hospital has been identified as a future candidate within the WA Country Health Service capital investment program, but it is not currently considered a priority.
(1) Is the minister aware that when the hospital was upgraded more than six years ago, there was a suggestion of a room being built then to house a CT machine? (2) Is the minister aware that the hospital has repeatedly been promised a second-hand scanner, only for the Department of Health to change its mind? (3) Does the minister acknowledge that without a CT scanner, an increasing number of patients are inconvenienced and have to travel to Perth for this service? (4) Finally, will Narrogin hospital be equipped with a CT scanner, new or second-hand, and; if so, when is that likely to happen? Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: I thank the member for Wagin for some notice of the question. (1) The WA Country Health Service is unable to substantiate whether there was talk of a room being built at the hospital for an upgrade more than six years ago. There is no purpose-built room for a CT scanner at the Narrogin Regional Hospital today. (2) In 2005, SKG Radiology made a one-off offer to Narrogin hospital of a second-hand CT scanner that was near the end of its life. Funds for the installation, maintenance and building works were not identified. A review regarding the sustainability of the service was carried out and it was not considered a feasible proposition. (3) It is acknowledged that having a CT scanner at Narrogin hospital would prevent some patients from being inconvenienced and having to travel to Perth two hours by road. Patients are provided with a patient assisted travel scheme subsidy to assist with the cost of travel and any accommodation required whilst they are in the metropolitan area. (4) The CT scanner for Narrogin hospital has been identified as a future candidate within the WA Country Health Service capital investment program, but it is not currently considered a priority.
(2) Is the minister aware that the hospital has repeatedly been promised a second-hand scanner, only for the Department of Health to change its mind? (3) Does the minister acknowledge that without a CT scanner, an increasing number of patients are inconvenienced and have to travel to Perth for this service? (4) Finally, will Narrogin hospital be equipped with a CT scanner, new or second-hand, and; if so, when is that likely to happen? Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: I thank the member for Wagin for some notice of the question. (1) The WA Country Health Service is unable to substantiate whether there was talk of a room being built at the hospital for an upgrade more than six years ago. There is no purpose-built room for a CT scanner at the Narrogin Regional Hospital today. (2) In 2005, SKG Radiology made a one-off offer to Narrogin hospital of a second-hand CT scanner that was near the end of its life. Funds for the installation, maintenance and building works were not identified. A review regarding the sustainability of the service was carried out and it was not considered a feasible proposition. (3) It is acknowledged that having a CT scanner at Narrogin hospital would prevent some patients from being inconvenienced and having to travel to Perth two hours by road. Patients are provided with a patient assisted travel scheme subsidy to assist with the cost of travel and any accommodation required whilst they are in the metropolitan area. (4) The CT scanner for Narrogin hospital has been identified as a future candidate within the WA Country Health Service capital investment program, but it is not currently considered a priority.
(3) Does the minister acknowledge that without a CT scanner, an increasing number of patients are inconvenienced and have to travel to Perth for this service? (4) Finally, will Narrogin hospital be equipped with a CT scanner, new or second-hand, and; if so, when is that likely to happen? Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: I thank the member for Wagin for some notice of the question. (1) The WA Country Health Service is unable to substantiate whether there was talk of a room being built at the hospital for an upgrade more than six years ago. There is no purpose-built room for a CT scanner at the Narrogin Regional Hospital today. (2) In 2005, SKG Radiology made a one-off offer to Narrogin hospital of a second-hand CT scanner that was near the end of its life. Funds for the installation, maintenance and building works were not identified. A review regarding the sustainability of the service was carried out and it was not considered a feasible proposition. (3) It is acknowledged that having a CT scanner at Narrogin hospital would prevent some patients from being inconvenienced and having to travel to Perth two hours by road. Patients are provided with a patient assisted travel scheme subsidy to assist with the cost of travel and any accommodation required whilst they are in the metropolitan area. (4) The CT scanner for Narrogin hospital has been identified as a future candidate within the WA Country Health Service capital investment program, but it is not currently considered a priority.
(4) Finally, will Narrogin hospital be equipped with a CT scanner, new or second-hand, and; if so, when is that likely to happen? Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: I thank the member for Wagin for some notice of the question. (1) The WA Country Health Service is unable to substantiate whether there was talk of a room being built at the hospital for an upgrade more than six years ago. There is no purpose-built room for a CT scanner at the Narrogin Regional Hospital today. (2) In 2005, SKG Radiology made a one-off offer to Narrogin hospital of a second-hand CT scanner that was near the end of its life. Funds for the installation, maintenance and building works were not identified. A review regarding the sustainability of the service was carried out and it was not considered a feasible proposition. (3) It is acknowledged that having a CT scanner at Narrogin hospital would prevent some patients from being inconvenienced and having to travel to Perth two hours by road. Patients are provided with a patient assisted travel scheme subsidy to assist with the cost of travel and any accommodation required whilst they are in the metropolitan area. (4) The CT scanner for Narrogin hospital has been identified as a future candidate within the WA Country Health Service capital investment program, but it is not currently considered a priority.
Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: I thank the member for Wagin for some notice of the question. (1) The WA Country Health Service is unable to substantiate whether there was talk of a room being built at the hospital for an upgrade more than six years ago. There is no purpose-built room for a CT scanner at the Narrogin Regional Hospital today. (2) In 2005, SKG Radiology made a one-off offer to Narrogin hospital of a second-hand CT scanner that was near the end of its life. Funds for the installation, maintenance and building works were not identified. A review regarding the sustainability of the service was carried out and it was not considered a feasible proposition. (3) It is acknowledged that having a CT scanner at Narrogin hospital would prevent some patients from being inconvenienced and having to travel to Perth two hours by road. Patients are provided with a patient assisted travel scheme subsidy to assist with the cost of travel and any accommodation required whilst they are in the metropolitan area. (4) The CT scanner for Narrogin hospital has been identified as a future candidate within the WA Country Health Service capital investment program, but it is not currently considered a priority.
I thank the member for Wagin for some notice of the question. (1) The WA Country Health Service is unable to substantiate whether there was talk of a room being built at the hospital for an upgrade more than six years ago. There is no purpose-built room for a CT scanner at the Narrogin Regional Hospital today. (2) In 2005, SKG Radiology made a one-off offer to Narrogin hospital of a second-hand CT scanner that was near the end of its life. Funds for the installation, maintenance and building works were not identified. A review regarding the sustainability of the service was carried out and it was not considered a feasible proposition. (3) It is acknowledged that having a CT scanner at Narrogin hospital would prevent some patients from being inconvenienced and having to travel to Perth two hours by road. Patients are provided with a patient assisted travel scheme subsidy to assist with the cost of travel and any accommodation required whilst they are in the metropolitan area. (4) The CT scanner for Narrogin hospital has been identified as a future candidate within the WA Country Health Service capital investment program, but it is not currently considered a priority.
(1) The WA Country Health Service is unable to substantiate whether there was talk of a room being built at the hospital for an upgrade more than six years ago. There is no purpose-built room for a CT scanner at the Narrogin Regional Hospital today. (2) In 2005, SKG Radiology made a one-off offer to Narrogin hospital of a second-hand CT scanner that was near the end of its life. Funds for the installation, maintenance and building works were not identified. A review regarding the sustainability of the service was carried out and it was not considered a feasible proposition. (3) It is acknowledged that having a CT scanner at Narrogin hospital would prevent some patients from being inconvenienced and having to travel to Perth two hours by road. Patients are provided with a patient assisted travel scheme subsidy to assist with the cost of travel and any accommodation required whilst they are in the metropolitan area. (4) The CT scanner for Narrogin hospital has been identified as a future candidate within the WA Country Health Service capital investment program, but it is not currently considered a priority.
(2) In 2005, SKG Radiology made a one-off offer to Narrogin hospital of a second-hand CT scanner that was near the end of its life. Funds for the installation, maintenance and building works were not identified. A review regarding the sustainability of the service was carried out and it was not considered a feasible proposition. (3) It is acknowledged that having a CT scanner at Narrogin hospital would prevent some patients from being inconvenienced and having to travel to Perth two hours by road. Patients are provided with a patient assisted travel scheme subsidy to assist with the cost of travel and any accommodation required whilst they are in the metropolitan area. (4) The CT scanner for Narrogin hospital has been identified as a future candidate within the WA Country Health Service capital investment program, but it is not currently considered a priority.
(3) It is acknowledged that having a CT scanner at Narrogin hospital would prevent some patients from being inconvenienced and having to travel to Perth two hours by road. Patients are provided with a patient assisted travel scheme subsidy to assist with the cost of travel and any accommodation required whilst they are in the metropolitan area. (4) The CT scanner for Narrogin hospital has been identified as a future candidate within the WA Country Health Service capital investment program, but it is not currently considered a priority.
(4) The CT scanner for Narrogin hospital has been identified as a future candidate within the WA Country Health Service capital investment program, but it is not currently considered a priority.
(1) Is the minister aware that when the hospital was upgraded more than six years ago, there was a suggestion of a room being built then to house a CT machine? (2) Is the minister aware that the hospital has repeatedly been promised a second-hand scanner, only for the Department of Health to change its mind? (3) Does the minister acknowledge that without a CT scanner, an increasing number of patients are inconvenienced and have to travel to Perth for this service? (4) Finally, will Narrogin hospital be equipped with a CT scanner, new or second-hand, and; if so, when is that likely to happen? Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: I thank the member for Wagin for some notice of the question. (1) The WA Country Health Service is unable to substantiate whether there was talk of a room being built at the hospital for an upgrade more than six years ago. There is no purpose-built room for a CT scanner at the Narrogin Regional Hospital today. (2) In 2005, SKG Radiology made a one-off offer to Narrogin hospital of a second-hand CT scanner that was near the end of its life. Funds for the installation, maintenance and building works were not identified. A review regarding the sustainability of the service was carried out and it was not considered a feasible proposition. (3) It is acknowledged that having a CT scanner at Narrogin hospital would prevent some patients from being inconvenienced and having to travel to Perth two hours by road. Patients are provided with a patient assisted travel scheme subsidy to assist with the cost of travel and any accommodation required whilst they are in the metropolitan area. (4) The CT scanner for Narrogin hospital has been identified as a future candidate within the WA Country Health Service capital investment program, but it is not currently considered a priority.
(2) Is the minister aware that the hospital has repeatedly been promised a second-hand scanner, only for the Department of Health to change its mind? (3) Does the minister acknowledge that without a CT scanner, an increasing number of patients are inconvenienced and have to travel to Perth for this service? (4) Finally, will Narrogin hospital be equipped with a CT scanner, new or second-hand, and; if so, when is that likely to happen? Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: I thank the member for Wagin for some notice of the question. (1) The WA Country Health Service is unable to substantiate whether there was talk of a room being built at the hospital for an upgrade more than six years ago. There is no purpose-built room for a CT scanner at the Narrogin Regional Hospital today. (2) In 2005, SKG Radiology made a one-off offer to Narrogin hospital of a second-hand CT scanner that was near the end of its life. Funds for the installation, maintenance and building works were not identified. A review regarding the sustainability of the service was carried out and it was not considered a feasible proposition. (3) It is acknowledged that having a CT scanner at Narrogin hospital would prevent some patients from being inconvenienced and having to travel to Perth two hours by road. Patients are provided with a patient assisted travel scheme subsidy to assist with the cost of travel and any accommodation required whilst they are in the metropolitan area. (4) The CT scanner for Narrogin hospital has been identified as a future candidate within the WA Country Health Service capital investment program, but it is not currently considered a priority.
(3) Does the minister acknowledge that without a CT scanner, an increasing number of patients are inconvenienced and have to travel to Perth for this service? (4) Finally, will Narrogin hospital be equipped with a CT scanner, new or second-hand, and; if so, when is that likely to happen? Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: I thank the member for Wagin for some notice of the question. (1) The WA Country Health Service is unable to substantiate whether there was talk of a room being built at the hospital for an upgrade more than six years ago. There is no purpose-built room for a CT scanner at the Narrogin Regional Hospital today. (2) In 2005, SKG Radiology made a one-off offer to Narrogin hospital of a second-hand CT scanner that was near the end of its life. Funds for the installation, maintenance and building works were not identified. A review regarding the sustainability of the service was carried out and it was not considered a feasible proposition. (3) It is acknowledged that having a CT scanner at Narrogin hospital would prevent some patients from being inconvenienced and having to travel to Perth two hours by road. Patients are provided with a patient assisted travel scheme subsidy to assist with the cost of travel and any accommodation required whilst they are in the metropolitan area. (4) The CT scanner for Narrogin hospital has been identified as a future candidate within the WA Country Health Service capital investment program, but it is not currently considered a priority.
(4) Finally, will Narrogin hospital be equipped with a CT scanner, new or second-hand, and; if so, when is that likely to happen? Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: I thank the member for Wagin for some notice of the question. (1) The WA Country Health Service is unable to substantiate whether there was talk of a room being built at the hospital for an upgrade more than six years ago. There is no purpose-built room for a CT scanner at the Narrogin Regional Hospital today. (2) In 2005, SKG Radiology made a one-off offer to Narrogin hospital of a second-hand CT scanner that was near the end of its life. Funds for the installation, maintenance and building works were not identified. A review regarding the sustainability of the service was carried out and it was not considered a feasible proposition. (3) It is acknowledged that having a CT scanner at Narrogin hospital would prevent some patients from being inconvenienced and having to travel to Perth two hours by road. Patients are provided with a patient assisted travel scheme subsidy to assist with the cost of travel and any accommodation required whilst they are in the metropolitan area. (4) The CT scanner for Narrogin hospital has been identified as a future candidate within the WA Country Health Service capital investment program, but it is not currently considered a priority.
Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: I thank the member for Wagin for some notice of the question. (1) The WA Country Health Service is unable to substantiate whether there was talk of a room being built at the hospital for an upgrade more than six years ago. There is no purpose-built room for a CT scanner at the Narrogin Regional Hospital today. (2) In 2005, SKG Radiology made a one-off offer to Narrogin hospital of a second-hand CT scanner that was near the end of its life. Funds for the installation, maintenance and building works were not identified. A review regarding the sustainability of the service was carried out and it was not considered a feasible proposition. (3) It is acknowledged that having a CT scanner at Narrogin hospital would prevent some patients from being inconvenienced and having to travel to Perth two hours by road. Patients are provided with a patient assisted travel scheme subsidy to assist with the cost of travel and any accommodation required whilst they are in the metropolitan area. (4) The CT scanner for Narrogin hospital has been identified as a future candidate within the WA Country Health Service capital investment program, but it is not currently considered a priority.
I thank the member for Wagin for some notice of the question. (1) The WA Country Health Service is unable to substantiate whether there was talk of a room being built at the hospital for an upgrade more than six years ago. There is no purpose-built room for a CT scanner at the Narrogin Regional Hospital today. (2) In 2005, SKG Radiology made a one-off offer to Narrogin hospital of a second-hand CT scanner that was near the end of its life. Funds for the installation, maintenance and building works were not identified. A review regarding the sustainability of the service was carried out and it was not considered a feasible proposition. (3) It is acknowledged that having a CT scanner at Narrogin hospital would prevent some patients from being inconvenienced and having to travel to Perth two hours by road. Patients are provided with a patient assisted travel scheme subsidy to assist with the cost of travel and any accommodation required whilst they are in the metropolitan area. (4) The CT scanner for Narrogin hospital has been identified as a future candidate within the WA Country Health Service capital investment program, but it is not currently considered a priority.
(1) The WA Country Health Service is unable to substantiate whether there was talk of a room being built at the hospital for an upgrade more than six years ago. There is no purpose-built room for a CT scanner at the Narrogin Regional Hospital today. (2) In 2005, SKG Radiology made a one-off offer to Narrogin hospital of a second-hand CT scanner that was near the end of its life. Funds for the installation, maintenance and building works were not identified. A review regarding the sustainability of the service was carried out and it was not considered a feasible proposition. (3) It is acknowledged that having a CT scanner at Narrogin hospital would prevent some patients from being inconvenienced and having to travel to Perth two hours by road. Patients are provided with a patient assisted travel scheme subsidy to assist with the cost of travel and any accommodation required whilst they are in the metropolitan area. (4) The CT scanner for Narrogin hospital has been identified as a future candidate within the WA Country Health Service capital investment program, but it is not currently considered a priority.
(2) In 2005, SKG Radiology made a one-off offer to Narrogin hospital of a second-hand CT scanner that was near the end of its life. Funds for the installation, maintenance and building works were not identified. A review regarding the sustainability of the service was carried out and it was not considered a feasible proposition. (3) It is acknowledged that having a CT scanner at Narrogin hospital would prevent some patients from being inconvenienced and having to travel to Perth two hours by road. Patients are provided with a patient assisted travel scheme subsidy to assist with the cost of travel and any accommodation required whilst they are in the metropolitan area. (4) The CT scanner for Narrogin hospital has been identified as a future candidate within the WA Country Health Service capital investment program, but it is not currently considered a priority.
(3) It is acknowledged that having a CT scanner at Narrogin hospital would prevent some patients from being inconvenienced and having to travel to Perth two hours by road. Patients are provided with a patient assisted travel scheme subsidy to assist with the cost of travel and any accommodation required whilst they are in the metropolitan area. (4) The CT scanner for Narrogin hospital has been identified as a future candidate within the WA Country Health Service capital investment program, but it is not currently considered a priority.
(4) The CT scanner for Narrogin hospital has been identified as a future candidate within the WA Country Health Service capital investment program, but it is not currently considered a priority.
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