Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

In reply to the Hon. T.A. FRANKS ().17 October 2024).

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector, Special Minister of State): The Minister for Health and Wellbeing has advised:

At The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, a University of Adelaide research protocol has been developed that will make transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) available to some patients as part of the protocol and provide experience in TMS to some clinical staff using a university acquired machine. The trial is anticipated to make TMS available to an estimated 50 patients.

The Prescribed Psychiatrist Treatment Panel Position Statement on TMS has been released and the Chief Psychiatrist is working to support local health networks on how TMS can be implemented in the public system, including funding and resources required.

The government will consider further investments in the South Australian health system as part of budget processes.