Legislative Council: Tuesday, February 14, 2012

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ROYAL ADELAIDE HOSPITAL

In reply to the Hon. T.A. FRANKS (8 June 2011) (First Session).

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Minister for Forests, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Tourism, Minister for the Status of Women): The Minister for Health has been advised:

1. The new Royal Adelaide Hospital design comprises 100 per cent single inpatient bedrooms that will have a provision that will allow a family member to stay overnight, where appropriate.

SA Health currently works and will continue to work very closely with Country Health SA to provide access to accommodation for patients and their families from rural and remote areas.