Mandurah Health Services

There is a large network of public hospitals and nursing posts spread across the State to provide accessible health care to all communities. There are also hospital support services and palliative care facilities.

HOSPITALS

Hospitals provide a broad range of in-patient and out-patient health care services to match the needs of the community.

IN-PATIENT SERVICES

In-patient services include medical, surgical, paediatric, obstetric and rehabilitation services. Many hospitals also provide mental health services and services for older people Out-Patient Services Most hospitals provide out-patient services including emergency services, day procedures, diagnostic and assessment services, and therapy services. Hospitals also support various community based programs to prevent or reduce the need for hospitalisation.

NURSING POSTS AND NURSING CENTRES

Nursing posts and nursing centres can offer basic health care and treatment. Qualified nurses staff these centres and doctors visit on a routine basis. The Silver Chain Nursing Association runs a number of these centres. Information about opening times and emergency care is available from the centres.

PATIENT ASSISTED TRAVEL SCHEME (PATS)

Travel assistance is available to people needing to travel more than 100 kilometres (one way) to access the nearest available specialist service. It is designed to assist country residents to access the full range of essential medical services. The type of assistance offered includes travel and accommodation allowance and financial assistance for an escort or attendant if needed to accompany the patient. Applications for assistance must be completed by a medical practitioner and lodged before departure at the nearest country public hospital. Further information on the scheme can be obtained from country public hospitals or general practitioners in rural areas.

Some useful Health services for the area are listed below

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