Ambulance Ramping

The Hon. T.T. NGO (15:00): My question is to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing. Has the minister inquired into concerns raised this week about a second patient who died after deteriorating significantly while ramped outside a public hospital? What is his response about the circumstances of this second case at the Royal Adelaide, which was detailed in an FOI document involving cardiac arrests following ramping for 45 minutes?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (15:01): I presume the honourable member is referring to the case that was highlighted in the Budget and Finance Committee on Monday.

The Hon. K.J. Maher interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Leader of the Opposition, please, try to be parliamentary.

The Hon. S.G. WADE: I am advised that in the case highlighted earlier this week the patient did not die on the ramp. A subsequent investigation did not make any specific recommendations related to the way the patient was treated, so I do not agree with the honourable member's characterisation of the event. As is normal process, the matter has been referred to the Coroner.