MEDICAL CARE – WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Cancer surge strains hospitals

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Original article by Cathy O’Leary
The West Australian – Page: 3 : 21-Jan-15

There is growing concern that Western Australian hospitals will not be able to cope with the growing number of cancer patients. The state’s population grew by 40 per cent between 1992 and 2011, but there was a 250 per cent increase in the number of people needing treatment for cancer over the same peiod. In addition to more people being diagnosed with cancer, life expectancy for cancer sufferers has also increased

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CANCER COUNCIL WESTERN AUSTRALIA, CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Pay plea to public patients

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Original article by Gareth Parker
The West Australian – Page: 3 : 4-Jul-14

Health care spending will account for 28% of the Western Australian (WA) Government’s 2014-15 Budget, compared with 25% in 2009-10. The average cost of treatment in the state’s public hospitals is also 8% above the national figure, and WA Health Minister Kim Hames has foreshadowed two major initiatives to address the issue. Those holding private health insurance cover will be asked by staff to use it rather than rely on public funding. As well, there will be increased reliance on in-home care services, as some 30% of those in hospital do not actually need a bed. The measures are backed by the Australian Medical Association

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AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (WESTERN AUSTRALIA), WESTERN AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF HEALTH, SILVER CHAIN