Reducing wait time from referral to first visit for community outpatient services may contribute to better health outcomes: a systematic review

Abstract Background Many people wait long periods for community outpatient services. However little is known about the impact of waiting from referral to first visit on patient outcomes. The aim of this systematic review is to investigate whether waiting for community outpatient services is associat...

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Main Authors: Annie K. Lewis, Katherine E. Harding, David A. Snowdon, Nicholas F. Taylor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-018-3669-6