❓ The WA government provides projected demand for cancer-related inpatient services in public hospitals and wait times for initial consultations, noting limitations in data categorization. Demand projections are based on service related groups rather than disease categories.
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(1) What is the project demand for cancer-related services in Western Australia, by region, over the next ten years?
(2) What is the average wait-time for initial consultation following a referral from a general practitioner or related health service?
(2) What is the average wait-time for initial consultation following a referral from a general practitioner or related health service?
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Answered
6 September 2011
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
19 days
*The number of inpatient separations from public hospitals and from public patients in private hospitals. Demand projections at service level are available for inpatients only. Demand projections are based on service related groups rather than disease categories, for example demand is projected for "Breast Surgery". Demand projections for cancer services have been estimated based on the proportion of each service related group that in current data has a major diagnosis of cancer. The WA Clinical Services Framework 2010-2020 is informed by these projections. (2) The Median waiting time is 48 Days. This figure is for metropolitan public hospital outpatient clinics. The median waiting time for oncology clinics is 16 Days. NOTES It is not possible to determine a category type of 'Cancer', as cancer patients will be treated in other clinics that are not classified as oncology. Data for the last available quarter, April - June 2011 has been compiled. Notice: This document is created or edited using unregistered or evaluation copy of rtLib valid for testing or development purposes only. To use it for productive or any other purposes please register it. You may purchase the license on http://www.rtlib.com
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