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

• Hoofdauteurs: Santori Gregorio (Auteur), Santo Maurizio (Auteur), Porro Ivan (Auteur), Fato Marco (Auteur), Tanfani Elena (Auteur), Testi Angela (Auteur), Valente Roberto (Auteur), Torre Giancarlo (Auteur), Ansaldo Gianluca (Auteur)
• Formaat: Boek
• Gepubliceerd in: BMC, 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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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...