Journal article
A snapshot of waiting times for cancer surgery provided by surgeons affiliated with regional cancer centres in Ontario.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: There is evidence that delays in treatment result in increased psychosocial morbidity for patients diagnosed with cancer. We evaluated waiting times for care among cancer patients treated by surgeons affiliated with regional cancer centres in Ontario.
METHODS: Dates for 5 key events related to the surgical management of a patient with cancer were collected by a convenience sample of surgeons who treat breast, gynecologic, …
Authors
Simunovic M; Gagliardi A; McCready D; Coates A; Levine M; DePetrillo D
Journal
Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 165, No. 4, pp. 421–425
Publication Date
August 21, 2001
ISSN
0820-3946