A new study reveals that wait times for common surgeries in Ontario vary greatly, with some patients waiting up to 15 times longer than others, highlighting the need for better coordination.
The study shows extreme variability in wait times for non-emergency surgeries across hospitals and individual surgeons. Some patients experience dramatic differences even within the same facility.
Dr. David Urbach emphasizes that while many Ontario residents face reasonable wait times, others are afflicted by excessively long delays, particularly those with similar surgical needs.
The study suggests merely increasing the number of surgical services won't effectively address long wait times unless a coordinated system is put in place to align supply with patient demand.
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