Improved Access to Elective Surgery
The government wants the public health system to deliver better, sooner, more convenient healthcare for all New Zealanders.
There is a need to increase the rate of growth of elective surgery to increase access and achieve genuine reductions in waiting times for patients. The health target Improved Access to Elective Surgery states that the volume of elective surgery will be increased by at least 4000 discharges per year.
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Visitors with a specific interest in hospital productivity are recommended to visit the Elective Services section of the Ministry of Health site.
The government wants the public health system to deliver better, sooner, more convenient healthcare for all New Zealanders.
There is a need to increase the rate of growth of elective surgery to increase access and achieve genuine reductions in waiting times for patients. The health target Improved Access to Elective Surgery states that the volume of elective surgery will be increased by at least 4000 discharges per year.
Important note: This site is no longer being actively maintained and is presented here as an online archive. While it still contains a wealth of useful information, visitors who want to receive the latest health information should register to receive the fortnightly email Digest. This will link you directly to articles of interest in the key areas covered by this site. You can register for the Digest here.
Visitors with a specific interest in hospital productivity are recommended to visit the Elective Services section of the Ministry of Health site.
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