Journal article
Canadian Consensus on Medically Acceptable Wait Times for Digestive Health Care
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Delays in access to health care in Canada have been reported, but standardized systems to manage and monitor wait lists and wait times, and benchmarks for appropriate wait times, are lacking. The objective of the present consensus was to develop evidence- and expertise-based recommendations for medically appropriate maximal wait times for consultation and procedures by a digestive disease specialist.
METHODS: A steering committee …
Authors
Paterson WG; Depew WT; Paré P; Petrunia D; Switzer C; van Zanten SJV; Daniels S; Group FTCAOGWTC
Journal
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Vol. 20, No. 6, pp. 411–423
Publisher
Hindawi
Publication Date
2006
DOI
10.1155/2006/343686
ISSN
2291-2789