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

• Main Authors: Santori Gregorio (Author), Santo Maurizio (Author), Porro Ivan (Author), Fato Marco (Author), Tanfani Elena (Author), Testi Angela (Author), Valente Roberto (Author), Torre Giancarlo (Author), Ansaldo Gianluca (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<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...