Question On Notice No. 404 asked in the Legislative Council on 11 November 2021 by Hon Neil Thomson
Question Directed to the: Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Health
Parliament: 41 Session: 1
Question
I refer to cardiology services at Fiona Stanley Hospital, and ask:
(a) what is the median wait time to receive an appointment with a cardiologist at Fiona Stanley Hospital;
(b) what is the current approved staffing level for FTE cardiologists at Fiona Stanley Hospital;
(c) how many FTE cardiologists are currently employed at Fiona Stanley Hospital; and
(d) how many times were cardiologist appointments cancelled or rescheduled at Fiona Stanley Hospital since 1 July 2021?
Answered on 14 December 2021
I am advised:
(a) Category 1 – 21 days, which is within the clinically recommended timeframe of 30 days.
Category 2 – 79 days, which is within the clinically recommended timeframe of 90 days.
Category 3 – 122 days, which is within the clinically recommended timeframe of 365 days.
(b) 14.5 FTE
(c) 15.2 FTE
(d) There are many reasons why cardiologists appointments are cancelled or rescheduled at tertiary hospitals in Australia. These reasons include patient convenience/preference, treatment no longer clinically appropriate, patient moved away or uncontactable.