Term: Wait Time (surgical)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-07-31

Definition:

The time from when the decision for surgery has been made to the date of the surgery.

Related terms 

• Waiting Time

References 

• De Coster C, Chateau D, Dahl M, Soodeen RA, McKeen N. Waiting Times for Surgery, Manitoba 1999/2000 to 2003/04. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2007. [Report] [Summary] (View)