❓ Mr. Eatts questions the government about the need for a CT scanner at Manjimup Hospital, citing patient safety and regional access concerns. The Minister's response highlights existing services at Busselton and ongoing assessment of regional needs, without committing to a Manjimup scanner.
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(1) Is the Government currently undertaking any planning, assessment, or funding allocation to install a CT scanner at Manjimup Hospital? (2) Has the WA Country Health Service identified a clinical or logistical need for CT scanning capabilities in Manjimup or the wider Warren–Blackwood region? (3) What criteria are used by the Department of Health when determining the placement of diagnostic imaging infrastructure such as CT scanners in regional hospitals? (4) Given that Manjimup is classified as Modified Monash Model (MMM) 4 and services a significant ageing population, has the Government considered the patient safety risks associated with transporting elderly or unwell residents long distances for diagnostic imaging: (a) Further to the above, has the Minister considered the knock-on impact that the lack of local CT capability has on family members, unpaid carers, regional ambulance volunteers, and community health services — including lost work hours, fatigue, and increased out-of-pocket travel costs? (5) Will the Minister table any business case, feasibility study, or internal advice received regarding advanced diagnostic capabilities at Warren District Hospital and Margaret River Hospital? (6) Has the Government completed or commissioned a business case into diagnostic imaging or broader capital works at Margaret River, Bridgetown and Warren District Hospital in the past two years: (a) If so, will the Minister release the findings to the public?
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Answered
24 June 2025
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Minister for Health
Response time
9 days
(1-6) WACHS continues to monitor and assess service needs in regional communities. Manjimup patients have access to the Busselton Health Campus which has a 128-slide CT scanner and offers the most advanced technology in the South-West, with the lowest radiation dose and an increased range of interventional and diagnostic examinations including coronary angiograms.
WA Health is committed to providing equitable and timely access for all Western Australians. Every patient transfer is carefully considered with the patient and their treating health care team.
A number of factors are taken into account when determining the feasibility and location of a new device including social and community impacts.
WA Health is committed to providing equitable and timely access for all Western Australians. Every patient transfer is carefully considered with the patient and their treating health care team.
A number of factors are taken into account when determining the feasibility and location of a new device including social and community impacts.
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