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 A Focus on Wait Times
Health Care in Canada, 2012
 
Our Vision
Better data. Better decisions.Healthier Canadians.
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To lead the development andmaintenance of comprehensiveand integrated health informationthat enables sound policy andeffective health system managementthat improve health and health care.
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 About the Canadian Institute for Health Information iii Acknowledgements vWant to Know More? viiForeword ixThe Next Chapter xExecutive Summary xiiiIntroduction and Wait Time Overview 1
Chapter 1: Waits for Routine Care
11 Access to Family Physicians 13 Access to Specialist Physicians 14Early Detection, Timely Diagnosis, Faster Treatment: Waits for Screeningand Diagnostic Testing 15Strategies for Reducing Waits 19Conclusion 20References 21
Chapter 2: Waits for Emergency Department Care
27Waits Before Entering the ED 28Waits in the ED                                                        28Waiting to Leave the ED 32Strategies for Reducing Waits 34Conclusion 35References 36
Chapter 3: Waits for Acute Care
41Waiting for Elective Surgery 41Waiting for Discharge 47Strategies for Reducing Waits 49Conclusion 51References 52
Chapter 4: Waits for Specialized Care
57Waits for Rehabilitation Services 57Waits for Mental Health Services 60Waits for Residential Care and Home Care 63Strategies for Reducing Waits 64Conclusion 65References 66
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