❓ Dr. Constable asks about average waiting times for urgent and routine initial consultations at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital outpatient clinics. The response details waiting times for various specialties and urgency categories.
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(b) psychiatry clinic; (c) ophthalmology clinic; (d) cardiology clinic; (e) urology clinic; and (f) ear, nose and throat clinic?
(c) ophthalmology clinic; (d) cardiology clinic; (e) urology clinic; and (f) ear, nose and throat clinic?
(d) cardiology clinic; (e) urology clinic; and (f) ear, nose and throat clinic?
(e) urology clinic; and (f) ear, nose and throat clinic?
(f) ear, nose and throat clinic?
(b) psychiatry clinic; (c) ophthalmology clinic; (d) cardiology clinic; (e) urology clinic; and (f) ear, nose and throat clinic?
(c) ophthalmology clinic; (d) cardiology clinic; (e) urology clinic; and (f) ear, nose and throat clinic?
(d) cardiology clinic; (e) urology clinic; and (f) ear, nose and throat clinic?
(e) urology clinic; and (f) ear, nose and throat clinic?
(f) ear, nose and throat clinic?
1. The average waiting time for an appointment for an urgent initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: Usage of urgency codes is not the preferred option within this clinic. Referrals are categorised according to sub-specialty. Waiting time is therefore dependent on the nature of the referral. This is determined on the basis of urgency within each sub-specialty. Urgent referrals are seen within 90 days. The SCGH orthopaedic clinic allocated 850 appointments between May 2005 and April 2006 to patients whose condition was considered urgent (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. Urgent consultations from the consultation liaison service (for in-patients) will occur within a few days. (c) ophthalmology clinic: There is zero waiting time, for an urgent initial consultation, ophthalmology patients requiring an urgent appointment are seen straight away (d) cardiology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 32 days. However, individual cases may be seen earlier depending on the deterioration of the presenting cardiac condition. (e) urology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 20 days. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days 2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
(a) orthopaedic clinic: Usage of urgency codes is not the preferred option within this clinic. Referrals are categorised according to sub-specialty. Waiting time is therefore dependent on the nature of the referral. This is determined on the basis of urgency within each sub-specialty. Urgent referrals are seen within 90 days. The SCGH orthopaedic clinic allocated 850 appointments between May 2005 and April 2006 to patients whose condition was considered urgent (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. Urgent consultations from the consultation liaison service (for in-patients) will occur within a few days. (c) ophthalmology clinic: There is zero waiting time, for an urgent initial consultation, ophthalmology patients requiring an urgent appointment are seen straight away (d) cardiology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 32 days. However, individual cases may be seen earlier depending on the deterioration of the presenting cardiac condition. (e) urology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 20 days. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days 2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
Usage of urgency codes is not the preferred option within this clinic. Referrals are categorised according to sub-specialty. Waiting time is therefore dependent on the nature of the referral. This is determined on the basis of urgency within each sub-specialty. Urgent referrals are seen within 90 days. The SCGH orthopaedic clinic allocated 850 appointments between May 2005 and April 2006 to patients whose condition was considered urgent (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. Urgent consultations from the consultation liaison service (for in-patients) will occur within a few days. (c) ophthalmology clinic: There is zero waiting time, for an urgent initial consultation, ophthalmology patients requiring an urgent appointment are seen straight away (d) cardiology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 32 days. However, individual cases may be seen earlier depending on the deterioration of the presenting cardiac condition. (e) urology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 20 days. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days 2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
(b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. Urgent consultations from the consultation liaison service (for in-patients) will occur within a few days. (c) ophthalmology clinic: There is zero waiting time, for an urgent initial consultation, ophthalmology patients requiring an urgent appointment are seen straight away (d) cardiology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 32 days. However, individual cases may be seen earlier depending on the deterioration of the presenting cardiac condition. (e) urology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 20 days. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days 2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. Urgent consultations from the consultation liaison service (for in-patients) will occur within a few days. (c) ophthalmology clinic: There is zero waiting time, for an urgent initial consultation, ophthalmology patients requiring an urgent appointment are seen straight away (d) cardiology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 32 days. However, individual cases may be seen earlier depending on the deterioration of the presenting cardiac condition. (e) urology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 20 days. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days 2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
(c) ophthalmology clinic: There is zero waiting time, for an urgent initial consultation, ophthalmology patients requiring an urgent appointment are seen straight away (d) cardiology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 32 days. However, individual cases may be seen earlier depending on the deterioration of the presenting cardiac condition. (e) urology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 20 days. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days 2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
There is zero waiting time, for an urgent initial consultation, ophthalmology patients requiring an urgent appointment are seen straight away (d) cardiology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 32 days. However, individual cases may be seen earlier depending on the deterioration of the presenting cardiac condition. (e) urology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 20 days. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days 2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
(d) cardiology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 32 days. However, individual cases may be seen earlier depending on the deterioration of the presenting cardiac condition. (e) urology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 20 days. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days 2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
(d) cardiology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 32 days. However, individual cases may be seen earlier depending on the deterioration of the presenting cardiac condition. (e) urology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 20 days. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days 2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 32 days. However, individual cases may be seen earlier depending on the deterioration of the presenting cardiac condition. (e) urology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 20 days. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days 2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
(e) urology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 20 days. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days 2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 20 days. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days 2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
(f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days 2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days 2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
(a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
(b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
(c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
(d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
(e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
(f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
(c) ophthalmology clinic; (d) cardiology clinic; (e) urology clinic; and (f) ear, nose and throat clinic?
(d) cardiology clinic; (e) urology clinic; and (f) ear, nose and throat clinic?
(e) urology clinic; and (f) ear, nose and throat clinic?
(f) ear, nose and throat clinic?
(b) psychiatry clinic; (c) ophthalmology clinic; (d) cardiology clinic; (e) urology clinic; and (f) ear, nose and throat clinic?
(c) ophthalmology clinic; (d) cardiology clinic; (e) urology clinic; and (f) ear, nose and throat clinic?
(d) cardiology clinic; (e) urology clinic; and (f) ear, nose and throat clinic?
(e) urology clinic; and (f) ear, nose and throat clinic?
(f) ear, nose and throat clinic?
1. The average waiting time for an appointment for an urgent initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: Usage of urgency codes is not the preferred option within this clinic. Referrals are categorised according to sub-specialty. Waiting time is therefore dependent on the nature of the referral. This is determined on the basis of urgency within each sub-specialty. Urgent referrals are seen within 90 days. The SCGH orthopaedic clinic allocated 850 appointments between May 2005 and April 2006 to patients whose condition was considered urgent (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. Urgent consultations from the consultation liaison service (for in-patients) will occur within a few days. (c) ophthalmology clinic: There is zero waiting time, for an urgent initial consultation, ophthalmology patients requiring an urgent appointment are seen straight away (d) cardiology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 32 days. However, individual cases may be seen earlier depending on the deterioration of the presenting cardiac condition. (e) urology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 20 days. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days 2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
(a) orthopaedic clinic: Usage of urgency codes is not the preferred option within this clinic. Referrals are categorised according to sub-specialty. Waiting time is therefore dependent on the nature of the referral. This is determined on the basis of urgency within each sub-specialty. Urgent referrals are seen within 90 days. The SCGH orthopaedic clinic allocated 850 appointments between May 2005 and April 2006 to patients whose condition was considered urgent (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. Urgent consultations from the consultation liaison service (for in-patients) will occur within a few days. (c) ophthalmology clinic: There is zero waiting time, for an urgent initial consultation, ophthalmology patients requiring an urgent appointment are seen straight away (d) cardiology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 32 days. However, individual cases may be seen earlier depending on the deterioration of the presenting cardiac condition. (e) urology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 20 days. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days 2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
Usage of urgency codes is not the preferred option within this clinic. Referrals are categorised according to sub-specialty. Waiting time is therefore dependent on the nature of the referral. This is determined on the basis of urgency within each sub-specialty. Urgent referrals are seen within 90 days. The SCGH orthopaedic clinic allocated 850 appointments between May 2005 and April 2006 to patients whose condition was considered urgent (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. Urgent consultations from the consultation liaison service (for in-patients) will occur within a few days. (c) ophthalmology clinic: There is zero waiting time, for an urgent initial consultation, ophthalmology patients requiring an urgent appointment are seen straight away (d) cardiology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 32 days. However, individual cases may be seen earlier depending on the deterioration of the presenting cardiac condition. (e) urology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 20 days. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days 2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
(b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. Urgent consultations from the consultation liaison service (for in-patients) will occur within a few days. (c) ophthalmology clinic: There is zero waiting time, for an urgent initial consultation, ophthalmology patients requiring an urgent appointment are seen straight away (d) cardiology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 32 days. However, individual cases may be seen earlier depending on the deterioration of the presenting cardiac condition. (e) urology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 20 days. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days 2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. Urgent consultations from the consultation liaison service (for in-patients) will occur within a few days. (c) ophthalmology clinic: There is zero waiting time, for an urgent initial consultation, ophthalmology patients requiring an urgent appointment are seen straight away (d) cardiology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 32 days. However, individual cases may be seen earlier depending on the deterioration of the presenting cardiac condition. (e) urology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 20 days. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days 2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
(c) ophthalmology clinic: There is zero waiting time, for an urgent initial consultation, ophthalmology patients requiring an urgent appointment are seen straight away (d) cardiology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 32 days. However, individual cases may be seen earlier depending on the deterioration of the presenting cardiac condition. (e) urology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 20 days. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days 2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
There is zero waiting time, for an urgent initial consultation, ophthalmology patients requiring an urgent appointment are seen straight away (d) cardiology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 32 days. However, individual cases may be seen earlier depending on the deterioration of the presenting cardiac condition. (e) urology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 20 days. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days 2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
(d) cardiology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 32 days. However, individual cases may be seen earlier depending on the deterioration of the presenting cardiac condition. (e) urology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 20 days. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days 2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
(d) cardiology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 32 days. However, individual cases may be seen earlier depending on the deterioration of the presenting cardiac condition. (e) urology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 20 days. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days 2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 32 days. However, individual cases may be seen earlier depending on the deterioration of the presenting cardiac condition. (e) urology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 20 days. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days 2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
(e) urology clinic : The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 20 days. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days 2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 20 days. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days 2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
(f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days 2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days 2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a routine initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is: (a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
(a) orthopaedic clinic: See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days. (b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
(b) psychiatry clinic: A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months. (c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
(c) ophthalmology clinic: The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists. (d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
(d) cardiology clinic: The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency. (e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
(e) urology clinic: The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency. (f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
(f) ear, nose and throat clinic: The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency. The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need. Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
Category 1: A ppointment within 30 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
Category 2 : Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral. Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
Category 3: Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral. Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
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Answered
1 June 2006
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
30 days
1. The average waiting time for an appointment for an urgent initial consultation in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is:
(a) orthopaedic clinic:
Usage of urgency codes is not the preferred option within this clinic. Referrals are categorised according to sub-specialty. Waiting time is therefore dependent on the nature of the referral. This is determined on the basis of urgency within each sub-specialty. Urgent referrals are seen within 90 days. The SCGH orthopaedic clinic allocated 850 appointments between May 2005 and April 2006 to patients whose condition was considered urgent
(b) psychiatry clinic:
A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. Urgent consultations from the consultation liaison service (for in-patients) will occur within a few days.
(c) ophthalmology clinic:
There is zero waiting time, for an urgent initial consultation, ophthalmology patients requiring an urgent appointment are seen straight away
(d)
cardiology clinic
:
The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 32 days. However, individual cases may be seen earlier depending on the deterioration of the presenting cardiac condition.
(e)
urology clinic
:
The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 20 days.
(f) ear, nose and throat clinic:
The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days
2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a
routine initial consultation
in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is:
(a) orthopaedic clinic:
See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days.
(b) psychiatry clinic:
A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months.
(c) ophthalmology clinic:
The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists.
(d) cardiology clinic:
The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency.
(e) urology clinic:
The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency.
(f) ear, nose and throat clinic:
The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency.
The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need.
Category 1: A
ppointment
within 30 days of date of receipt of referral.
Category 2
: Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral.
Category 3:
Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral.
Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
(a) orthopaedic clinic:
Usage of urgency codes is not the preferred option within this clinic. Referrals are categorised according to sub-specialty. Waiting time is therefore dependent on the nature of the referral. This is determined on the basis of urgency within each sub-specialty. Urgent referrals are seen within 90 days. The SCGH orthopaedic clinic allocated 850 appointments between May 2005 and April 2006 to patients whose condition was considered urgent
(b) psychiatry clinic:
A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. Urgent consultations from the consultation liaison service (for in-patients) will occur within a few days.
(c) ophthalmology clinic:
There is zero waiting time, for an urgent initial consultation, ophthalmology patients requiring an urgent appointment are seen straight away
(d)
cardiology clinic
:
The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 32 days. However, individual cases may be seen earlier depending on the deterioration of the presenting cardiac condition.
(e)
urology clinic
:
The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 20 days.
(f) ear, nose and throat clinic:
The average waiting time for an urgent appointment is 6 days
2. The average waiting time for an appointment for a
routine initial consultation
in the following outpatient clinics at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is:
(a) orthopaedic clinic:
See 1 (a). The average waiting time for less urgent appointments is 270 days.
(b) psychiatry clinic:
A normal outpatient clinic does not operate. The consultation liaison service refers patients to the department and the waiting time for a non-urgent appointment is up to three months.
(c) ophthalmology clinic:
The average waiting time is 43 days for category 2 urgency and 28 days for category 3 urgency. The reason for this is that if a Category 3 patient's condition deteriorates, they will be moved up to Category 2 - hence the waiting time for a Category 2 appointment increases. In addition, Consultant supervision is required for performance of a number of procedures that fall within Category 2 - therefor, the wait time is affected by Consultant availability/theatre lists.
(d) cardiology clinic:
The average waiting time is 109 days for category 2 urgency and 284 days for category 3 urgency.
(e) urology clinic:
The average waiting time is 116 days for category 2 urgency and 130 days for category 3 urgency.
(f) ear, nose and throat clinic:
The average waiting time is 33 days for category 2 urgency and 124 days for category 3 urgency.
The allocation of appointments is dependent upon the nature of the referral, the specialty and availability of a Consultant. All referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need.
Category 1: A
ppointment
within 30 days of date of receipt of referral.
Category 2
: Appointment within 90 days of date of receipt of referral.
Category 3:
Appointment within 365 days of date of receipt of referral.
Patients are encouraged to contact their General Practitioner in the event that their condition deteriorates whilst waiting for an outpatient appointment. The General practitioner can then liaise directly with the registrar of the department concerned to expedite an appointment.
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