Mr. Graham asks about the allocation, administration, and commencement of funds for a PET scanner program in specific towns. The Minister responds that the service is centralised in Perth, making the specific questions not applicable.

AnsweredQoN 1453Legislative Assembly
Asked
6 May 2003
Portfolio
Health

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(b) in which towns and communities will the funds be spent; (c) who will be responsible for administering the funds; and (d) when will the programs commence operation in each town referred to above?
(c) who will be responsible for administering the funds; and (d) when will the programs commence operation in each town referred to above?
(d) when will the programs commence operation in each town referred to above?
(b) Not applicable. (c) Not applicable. (d) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable. (d) Not applicable.
(d) Not applicable.

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Answered
15 May 2003
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
9 days
(a) The State has established a PET facility to provide services on a Statewide basis. The PET scanner is a large and expensive piece of equipment requiring specialist staffing. This restricts the State to one machine at a central location. Patients from country areas requiring PET scans will be transported to Perth.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) Not applicable.

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