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Legislative Council - Fifty-Fourth Parliament, First Session (54-1)
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Ambulance Ramping

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:20): Supplementary in relation to the answer given: I think the minister said there were no adverse consequences, does that mean the minister is saying that the patient did not suffer at all from the seven hours in an ambulance, and has the minister got an update on the patient's condition now?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:20): Just to reiterate what I said, I am advised that there were no adverse clinical outcomes. That doesn't detract from the fact that I regard it as completely unacceptable that the—

The Hon. K.J. Maher: What does that mean? What do you mean, Wadey?

The PRESIDENT: Leader of the Opposition, you have asked your question; let the minister answer it.

The Hon. S.G. WADE: In terms of an update on the patient's condition, as I said, I have sought further information; I haven't received it. I would also remind the house that patients do have a right to privacy.

The PRESIDENT: Further supplementary, Leader of the Opposition.

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