This parliamentary question seeks information on the current and future employment of clinical psychologists in Western Australian public hospital emergency departments, revealing a current lack of such professionals. The response indicates a potential future review that *may* lead to recruitment.

AnsweredQoN 3682Legislative Assembly
Asked
10 August 2010
Portfolio
Mental Health

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(1) Can the Minister advise how many clinical psychologists are:
(a) presently employed in the emergency departments of Western Australia’s public hospitals; and
(b) employed in emergency departments on Friday and Saturday nights?
(2) Can the Minister advise how many clinical psychologists are to be recruited to work in emergency departments in the:
(a) next 12 months; and
(b) next four years?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
7 September 2010
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health
Response time
28 days
(1) (a-b) Nil
(2) (a) Nil
(b) Review of mental health service provision to Princess Margaret Hospital Emergency Department is planned and may result in the employment of Clinical Psychologist/s within Emergency Departments.
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