Deeply disappointed with the current Covid-19 blanket regulations in WA Health that disallow supporting partners to be present during obstetric based scans. We were given minimal information on this and told at the last minute that 'It was too late and to try an exemption for next time'. Thankfully, we were able to speak with Jo, the head of radiology, who was exceptionally understanding and able to support a one-off exemption for my partner to be present.
I have since had to provide a series of supporting documents in my application for an exemption.
We were not requested to take a RAT test, or to show evidence of vaccinations and my partner was allowed to sit in the waiting room where others were not wearing masks. However, he was not initially provided permission to be present in the scan, nor would we have been allowed to video call during this time. I feel it is an illogical situation where other aspects of the hospital are accessible for all.
"Obstetric based scan"
About: Broome Health Campus / Medical Imaging Broome Health Campus Medical Imaging Broome 6725
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