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Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS) - Northam

WA, Australia

Travel assistance is available to people needing to travel more than 100 kilometres (one way) to access the nearest available specialist service. It is designed to assist country residents to access the full range of essential medical services. The type of assistance offered includes travel and accommodation allowance and financial assistance for an escort or attendant if needed to accompany the patient. Applications for assistance must be completed by a medical practitioner and lodged before departure at the nearest country public hospital. Further information on the scheme can be obtained from country public hospitals or general practitioners in rural areas. Reimbursement Scheme for travel costs for patients having to travel to Perth for Oncology or Dialysis treatment only. Other Specialist services for Northam patients not covered under PATS as patient must have to travel more than 100kms to appointment.