Variations in wait times for imaging services: a register-based study of self-reported wait times for specific examinations in Norway

Abstract Background While the number of medical images has increased substantially, the demand has outpaced access, resulting in long wait times in many countries. Long wait times are a key problem for patient safety and quality of care as they can result in prolonged suffering, delayed diagnosis an...

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Main Authors: Bjørn Hofmann, Ingrid Øfsti Brandsaeter, Elin Kjelle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-10284-2

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