In Canada, the median waiting time between an appointment with a specialist and treatment exceeds the clinically reasonable waiting time. For example, in 2023, while the reasonable waiting time was nine weeks, patients could expect to wait over 13 weeks.
The gap between actual and clinically reasonable waiting times varied greatly from one specialty to another. For instance, while the clinically appropriate waiting time was only 13 weeks, the average waiting time in orthopedic surgery was 30 weeks. Nonetheless, the current waiting time for treatment reflected the reasonable waiting time for medical oncology.
Comparison of actual and clinically reasonable median waiting times from appointment with specialist to treatment in Canada in 2023, by specialty
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Fraser Institute. (December 7, 2023). Comparison of actual and clinically reasonable median waiting times from appointment with specialist to treatment in Canada in 2023, by specialty [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/654413/actual-vs-reasonable-waiting-times-in-canada-by-speciality/
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Fraser Institute. (2023). Comparison of actual and clinically reasonable median waiting times from appointment with specialist to treatment in Canada in 2023, by specialty. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/654413/actual-vs-reasonable-waiting-times-in-canada-by-speciality/
Fraser Institute. "Comparison of Actual and Clinically Reasonable Median Waiting times from Appointment with Specialist to Treatment in Canada in 2023, by Specialty." Statista, Statista Inc., 7 Dec 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/654413/actual-vs-reasonable-waiting-times-in-canada-by-speciality/
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