Lyell McEwin Hospital

The Hon. R.P. WORTLEY (15:10): My question is to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing. What immediate actions will be taken to address the staff shortages and overcrowding that allegedly caused the death from a bacterial infection of a 71-year-old patient at the Lyell McEwin Hospital who was stuck in the emergency department for eight hours, waiting for an ICU bed? Will the minister ensure that resources are available to fully staff the Lyell McEwin ICU?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (15:11): As I said earlier, out of respect for the family and the fact that the matter is subject to a coronial investigation, I am not commenting further.

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Mr Wortley, are you seeking a supplementary?

The Hon. R.P. WORTLEY: A supplementary.

The PRESIDENT: This is going to be somewhat difficult.