❓ Dr. Woollard asks about the continuity of cardiac surgery services at Fremantle Hospital during the transition to Fiona Stanley Hospital, specifically regarding the unit's operation and filling a vacant surgeon position. The Minister's response indicates uncertainty about the future of cardiothoracic services and a short-term extension of the current surgeon's contract.
AnsweredQoN 7240Legislative Assembly
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Can the Minister please confirm that:
(a) the cardiac surgery unit currently located at Fremantle Hospital will remain open and functional until such time as the unit is transferred to Fiona Stanley Hospital; and
(b) the locum position for a cardiac surgeon at Fremantle Hospital will be filled immediately once the position becomes vacant on 28 February 2012?
(a) the cardiac surgery unit currently located at Fremantle Hospital will remain open and functional until such time as the unit is transferred to Fiona Stanley Hospital; and
(b) the locum position for a cardiac surgeon at Fremantle Hospital will be filled immediately once the position becomes vacant on 28 February 2012?
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Answered
27 March 2012
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
35 days
(a) As discussed in Parliament on 23 February 2012, the future delivery of cardiothoracic services in Western Australia is currently under consideration.
(b) The South Metropolitan Area Health Service has extended the current surgeon's contract to 5 April 2012 to ensure the continuity of the cardiothoracic service at Fremantle Hospital.
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(b) The South Metropolitan Area Health Service has extended the current surgeon's contract to 5 April 2012 to ensure the continuity of the cardiothoracic service at Fremantle Hospital.
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