I was required to be flown from Kununurra to Royal Darwin Hospital by the RFDS. I was having a major brain bleed, high blood pressure, medicated to the maximum, and had received by AZ vaccine. The treating Dr told my husband to pack for both of us to get on the RFDS flight.
No accommodation was available for my husband at RDH and he was required to stay at accommodation nearby for 6 weeks.
PATS (WA) stated they sent the forms to the Social Worker, who stated they sent them back, but there is nothing on file. PATS (WA) also require that RDH complete the forms. I find this ridiculous as I was evacuated from Kununurra Hospital and the treating Dr here made the decision. In my opinion, surely evidence at the Kununurra end could be used or the form completed by them? I have the discharge summaries on hand, or they are also on my e-health record for consideration by PATS.
It has now been a few months and I am still trying to get RDH to complete the forms and return to me. We went backwards financially quite severely during this period as neither of us had an income and any assistance from PATS would be helpful.
"Issues after being transported interstate"
About: Kununurra Hospital / Emergency Department Kununurra Hospital Emergency Department Kununurra 6743 Patient Assisted Travel Scheme - WACHS Kimberley Patient Assisted Travel Scheme - WACHS Kimberley Broome 6725 Royal Darwin Hospital Royal Darwin Hospital Tiwi 0810
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