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"Excellent service by PATS staff Geraldton Regional Hospital"

About: Patient Assisted Travel Scheme - WACHS Midwest

(as a service user),

Unbelievable. Not since the 1970s have I experienced this service from a government agency, except once 5 years ago, both times the PATS office. 

Zahirah took my forms and processed them! Not one barrier, no 'wrong form', no 'go and do it again', no computer says no. Just made it happen. I didn't have to wait, beg, plead, cry or shout to get my reimbursement.

I allowed an hour, came with pages of evidence and prepared for the usual government agency battle. Within 10 minutes, I was out the door with the reimbursement hitting my account within days. Zahirah even rang to remind me to email the receipt!

I commented on the excellent service and Zahirah said, 'I always think: Imagine if it was your gran! She needs the money'.

Wow. Hey Centrelink! Listen to this. Why can't every agency work like this?

Zahirah and staff, you made my day - no, my week!

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Response from Qasim Rehman, Regional Public Health Manager, Midwest, WA Country Health Service 10 months ago
Qasim Rehman
Regional Public Health Manager, Midwest,
WA Country Health Service
Submitted on 12/07/2024 at 12:57 PM
Published on Care Opinion Australia at 3:05 PM


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Dear Madam Manners

Thank you for reaching out on Care Opinion.

I enjoyed reading your lovely words about Zahirah. You have summed her up perfectly, she is so dedicated to helping our community access the care that isn’t available locally. Her empathy and ability to put herself in the patient’s shoes allows her to provide a caring and efficient service, allowing the patient to concentrate on their treatment and recovery.

I have already shared your story with Zahirah and acknowledged her great care of you and added my own appreciation of the high-quality service she provides each and every day.

I hope you are accessing the care you need and wish you well on your healthcare journey.

Kind Regards

Qasim Rehman

Acting Director Population Health

WA Country Health Service - Midwest

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