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10/07/2014
Royal College Of Surgeons President Calls For Waiting Time Review
The new president of the Royal College of Surgeons has called for a "re-think" on waiting time targets for routine operations, saying that the current 18 weeks are too long.
Clare Marx has said that a "one size fits all" system needs to be reviewed, with current wait times too long for some patients.
Her comments have been backed by the Patients Association, which has called for a debate on the issue.
According to reports however, health officials have rejected the call for waiting times to be changed, claiming that fewer patients are facing long waits.
(MH/CD)
Clare Marx has said that a "one size fits all" system needs to be reviewed, with current wait times too long for some patients.
Her comments have been backed by the Patients Association, which has called for a debate on the issue.
According to reports however, health officials have rejected the call for waiting times to be changed, claiming that fewer patients are facing long waits.
(MH/CD)
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