Ambulance Ramping

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:21): Can the minister explain what he means when he uses the phrase 'adverse outcomes'?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:21): As I said, I am advised that there were no adverse clinical outcomes and that is the third time I have stressed that. The advice I am given is whether or not that person had—

The Hon. K.J. Maher interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Leader of the Opposition, just relax. He is actually attempting to answer your question. You might want to ask those as a supplementary. Minister.

The Hon. S.G. WADE: Let me reiterate: I believe that the case is completely unacceptable and that's why—I should make it clear that SAS initiated the review, as they would in a case like this. The comment in relation to no adverse clinical outcomes is in relation to the escalation of the presenting condition. My understanding of that advice is that, whilst the course of events was unacceptable, it did not lead to a deterioration in the clinical presentation.