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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

MINISTER FOR HEALTH

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION 230

Midcall Program

Mrs Carnell - asked the Minister for Health:

As at 22nd July 1992:

(1) What were funding levels for the "Mid Call" program in 1990-91 and

1991-92.

(2) How many new mothers visited in 1990-91 and 1991-92.

(3) What was the average length of stay in obstetric beds in 1990-91 and

1991-92.

(4) What is the cost per day in an obstetric bed.

(5) What is the cost per day in the birthing centre.

Mr Berry - the answer to Mrs Carnells question is as follows:

The Midcall Program is based at both Woden Valley (and RCA prior to closure) and Calvary Hospitals. It was established at Calvary Hospital is December 1991.

(1) Commonwealth funding allocations for Miscall are as follows:

Table included.

1n 1991/92 the ACT met the cost of Birdcall at Woden Valley Hospital,

$164 000.

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