Enterprise Patient Administration System

Ms CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (14:34): Supplementary: given that Mr Herczeg died on 19 September 2016—and whilst the minister indicates that some of these recommendations have been implemented—is he satisfied or has he conducted any inquiries as to whether anyone else has died as a result of the circumstances in relation to this EPAS reading or lack thereof?

The Hon. J.J. SNELLING (Playford—Minister for Health, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Health Industries) (14:34): Let me make very, very clear: the deputy leader is completely misrepresenting the Coroner and the Coroner's report. The Coroner has not made any finding that EPAS had anything to do with this gentleman's tragic death and specifically makes the finding that it was persons or persons unknown that led to this death. He certainly makes no recommendation that EPAS (or any finding) had anything to do with his death.

Having said that, he does make additional findings with regard to EPAS. All three of the recommendations are technically possible and can be implemented easily within the EPAS system. However, each of the recommendations may have unintended consequences in addition to the intended consequences. The recommendations will be referred to SA Health's clinicians through the established clinical advisory committee for EPAS for their consideration and advice before we make any decision whether they are implemented or not. Can I repeat that the deputy is completely incorrect in her assertion that the Coroner has made any findings—

The Hon. T.R. Kenyon: She's got an elbow problem.

The Hon. J.J. SNELLING: —with regard to EPAS having anything to do with this gentleman's tragic death.

The SPEAKER: The member for Newland will not advert to the elbow remark or any other part of it, and I warn him.