Waiting Lists in Specialized Outpatient Care
The June issue of CSP features reflections that contribute to the debate on waiting lists in Specialized Outpatient Care within the Unified Health System, with a focus on access to comprehensive and timely care.
The authors present observations that question whether the queues themselves are the main problem, or whether the issues lie in waiting times, regulatory mechanisms, and the transparency of the lists. They assert that, to move forward, it is necessary to know who is in the queue, the circumstances, and how to reduce wait times in a fair and equitable manner.
Read the full essay on the CSP website.
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