A Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) study recently reported that wait times for access to health care across a few priority treatment areas are improving. According to CIHI, at least 8 out of 10 Canadian patients are receiving priority area procedures
within medically recommended wait times. This score might be acceptable to those who manage the health care system, but patients and taxpayers would be justified in questioning whether it represents success for them.
wait times
Avril 7, 2005
2:00AM
A group of Canadian physician associations (the Wait Time Alliance) has just released a report on providing Canadian patients more timely access to care. Surprisingly, the report shows little regard for the pain and suffering patients experience while waiting for medical treatment. Even more troubling than the report itself is that this lack of regard for patients needs is becoming remarkably popular in Canada.
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