A model to prioritize access to elective surgery on the basis of clinical urgency and waiting time

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Prioritization of waiting lists for elective surgery represents a major issue in public systems in view of the fact that patients often suffer from consequences of long waiting times. In addition, administrative and standardized data...

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Main Authors: Santori Gregorio, Santo Maurizio, Porro Ivan, Fato Marco, Tanfani Elena, Testi Angela, Valente Roberto, Torre Giancarlo, Ansaldo Gianluca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-01-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/9/1