Lymphoedema Patients

In reply to the Hon. G.G. BROCK (Frome) (20 March 2019).

The Hon. D.C. VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart—Minister for Energy and Mining): The Minister for Health and Wellbeing has been advised that:

It is not possible to accurately advise the number of people who have a lymphoedema condition in the electorate of Frome and surrounding areas. Country Health SA does not keep a database of lymphoedema patients. Many patients are treated in primary health settings by private physiotherapists and/or their general practitioner.

The Port Pirie GP Plus services reports ten patients with lymphoedema are currently receiving outpatient services including massage therapy. Seven people with lymphoedema are waiting for outpatient services.