Waiting Times for Elective Surgery - Alice Springs
1. What is the number of people on waiting lists for elective surgery in Alice Springs.
2. What are the categories of elective surgery for those on waiting lists referred to in question 1.
3. How many people have been on the waiting lists for elective surgery for:
(a) three months or less;
(b) more than three months, but less than six months;
(c) more than six months, but less than 12 months;
(d) more than 12 months; and
(e) more than two years.
ANSWER
1. As at 31 July 1996, the number totals 181.
2.
3. (a) three months or less 179
(b) more than three months, but less than six months 2
(c) more than six months, but less than 12 months Nil
(d) more than 12 months Nil
(e) more than two years Nil
2. What are the categories of elective surgery for those on waiting lists referred to in question 1.
3. How many people have been on the waiting lists for elective surgery for:
(a) three months or less;
(b) more than three months, but less than six months;
(c) more than six months, but less than 12 months;
(d) more than 12 months; and
(e) more than two years.
ANSWER
1. As at 31 July 1996, the number totals 181.
2.
| Surgical Speciality | Category 1 (admission within 30 days desired) | Category 2 (admission within 90 days desired) | Category 3 (admission within 12 months desired) | Total |  |
| ENT | - | 2 | 8 | 10 | |
| General Surgery | - | 5 | 29 | 34 | |
| Obstets & Gynae | - | - | 23 | 23 | |
| Ophthalmology | - | - | 3 | 3 | |
| Orthopaedic | - | 1 | 27 | 28 | |
| Urology | - | - | 10 | 10 | |
| Dental | - | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Endoscopy | - | - | 71 | 71 | |
| Total | Nil | 8 | 173 | 181 | |
(b) more than three months, but less than six months 2
(c) more than six months, but less than 12 months Nil
(d) more than 12 months Nil
(e) more than two years Nil
Last updated: 04 Aug 2016