Mr. Kirkup questions the Deputy Premier regarding high re-admission rates following specific surgeries (tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, hysterectomy, prostatectomy) within the North Metropolitan Health Service, seeking data on patient numbers, associated costs, and strategies to reduce these rates. The answer refers to another question.

AnsweredQoN 5660Legislative Assembly
Asked
15 October 2019
Portfolio
Deputy Premier; Minister for Health; Mental Health

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I refer to page 95 of the North Metropolitan Health Service 2018-19 Annual Report, and ask: (a) Why is there such a significant re-admission rate of patients receiving: (i) Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy surgery; (ii) Hysterectomy; and (iii) Prostatectomy; (b) For (a)(i)-(iii) what are the overall numbers of patients who received this surgery; (c) What is the estimated cost associated with patient re-admission; and (d) What work is being undertaken to reduce re-admission rates for patients?

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Answered
10 December 2019
Response time
15 days
(a)-(d) Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 5658.

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