❓ The WA parliamentary question addresses the number of neonatologists trained and in training in WA between 2004-2007, and actions taken to increase training opportunities. The response indicates a limited number of trainees and completions, with plans for expansion.
AnsweredQoN 5693Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
(a) 2004;
(b) 2005;
(c) 2006; and
(d) 2007?
(2) How many neonatologists are currently in training in Western Australia and where are they being trained?
(3) Has the Minister for Health written to the Royal Australian College of Neonatology or Paediatrics asking them to train more neonatologists?
(4) If yes to (3), will the Minister provide a copy of the correspondence?
(5) What other action has the Minister undertaken to ensure more neonatologists are trained in Western Australia?
(b) 2005;
(c) 2006; and
(d) 2007?
(2) How many neonatologists are currently in training in Western Australia and where are they being trained?
(3) Has the Minister for Health written to the Royal Australian College of Neonatology or Paediatrics asking them to train more neonatologists?
(4) If yes to (3), will the Minister provide a copy of the correspondence?
(5) What other action has the Minister undertaken to ensure more neonatologists are trained in Western Australia?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
18 February 2008
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection representing the Minister for Health
Response time
75 days
(1) - (5)
There are currently four training neonatologists in Western Australia. Three are training in King Edward Memorial Hospital and one in Princess Margaret Hospital.
During the period 2004-2007, two neonatologists completed their training in Western Australia, one in 2005 and one in 2007.
Planning is underway to increase the training opportunities in neonatology within existing training centres and on rotation in outer metropolitan centres and rural settings.
The Minister for Health has not written to the Royal Australian College of Physicians.
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There are currently four training neonatologists in Western Australia. Three are training in King Edward Memorial Hospital and one in Princess Margaret Hospital.
During the period 2004-2007, two neonatologists completed their training in Western Australia, one in 2005 and one in 2007.
Planning is underway to increase the training opportunities in neonatology within existing training centres and on rotation in outer metropolitan centres and rural settings.
The Minister for Health has not written to the Royal Australian College of Physicians.
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