Central Adelaide Local Health Network Whistleblower Hotline

The Hon. F. PANGALLO (15:14): Thank you. Question to the minister: will this unit also take complaints from patients or families of patients who have issues?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (15:15): My understanding is that it is not designed for patients, it is particularly focusing on employees. There are already mechanisms within the health system—various doors, if you like—that consumers can take. The Central Adelaide Local Health Network has a patient adviser, the Health and Community Services Complaints Commissioner can take complaints and, of course, in relation to the actions of a registered health professional, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency can also take complaints. It goes without saying that I as the minister and all members of parliament is another avenue that consumers often take up.

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Mr Pangallo, a further supplementary?