Waiting time to see a dermatologist in South Africa: A cross-sectional survey

Background: Waiting times for specialist consultations influence timely diagnosis and appropriate disease management. Given the high prevalence and morbidity associated with skin diseases, prolonged waiting times to access dermatological care have important public health implications. In South Afric...

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Published in:	Journal of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa
Main Authors:	Ruan S. de Jager, Nicola A. Gray, Willem I. Visser
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	AOSIS 2026-03-01
Subjects:	dermatology waiting times healthcare access geographic disparities private healthcare
Online Access:	https://jcmsa.org.za/index.php/jcmsa/article/view/359

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