Question on Notice regarding the number of babies showing signs of life after abortion procedures in WA, and subsequent deaths and reporting to the Coroner. The answer was suppressed to protect patient confidentiality.

AnsweredQoN 1870Legislative Council
Asked
27 February 2024
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Health

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(1) As of 31 December 2023, how many babies have
shown signs of life after an abortion procedure? (2) How many of these incidences resulted in the death
of the baby? (3) How many of these incidences have been reported
by WA Health to the Coroner?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
16 April 2024
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health
Response time
9 days
(1-3) The answer to this question has been suppressed for patient confidentiality. Provision of this figure would reveal a number less than 5 for the number of cases in 2023 when compared with the answer to previous questions on notice.

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