Journal article
Access to Specialist Gastroenterology Care in Canada: The Practice Audit in Gastroenterology (PAGE) Wait Times Program
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Canadian wait time data are available for the treatment of cancer and heart disease, as well as for joint replacement, cataract surgery and diagnostic imaging procedures. Wait times for gastroenterology consultation and procedures have not been studied, although digestive diseases pose a greater economic burden in Canada than cancer or heart disease.
METHODS: Specialist physicians completed the practice audit if they provided …
Authors
Armstrong D; Barkun AN; Chen Y; Daniels S; Hollingworth R; Hunt RH; Leddin D
Journal
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Vol. 22, No. 2, pp. 155–160
Publisher
Hindawi
Publication Date
2008
DOI
10.1155/2008/292948
ISSN
2291-2789