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APPENDIX 1: (Incorporated in Hansard on 13 August 1991 at page 2646)
MINISTER FOR HEALTH, SPORT &INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION
QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE ON 6 AUGUST 1991
Royal Canberra Hospital Clinical Services
Mr Moore - asked the Minister for Health, Sport and Industrial Relations:
Will the Minister provide details of what is being planned in the new obstetric block for post natal depression sufferers.
Mr Berry - The answer to Mr Moores question is:
I am pleased to advise the Assembly that provision of services for mothers suffering post natal depression has been considered in the context of the principal hospital redevelopment program.
The new obstetric building under construction on the Royal Canberra Hospital South site comprises all single and double rooms with en suite facilities. Each ward will have private lounge facilities and interview rooms. Facilities will also be available to allow family members to stay overnight if required.
In addition to these physical facilities, nursing staff at the Hospital are experienced in the management of post natal depression and other health professional staff with expertise from areas such as obstetrics, psychiatry and psychology will also be available if needed.
The provision of post natal services generally is presently being discussed by a Working Group in the Board of Health and a representative of the ACT Post Natal Support Group has been consulted.
As the new obstetric facility comes on line at the end of October 199-1, I am confident that the Royal Canberra Hospital will be well prepared to cater for the needs of women suffering post natal depression.
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