New Brunswickers who required medically-necessary surgeries endured a median wait for treatment of 52.6 weeks.
surgery wait
Juin 1, 2023
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The province's median wait time between referral to a specialist and receipt of treatment was 43.3 weeks.
Avril 4, 2023
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Mars 4, 2021
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According to the Quebec government, an estimated 140,000 patients are waiting for surgery in the province.
Février 2, 2021
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The provincial government contracted several private surgical clinics to help clear the backlog.
Octobre 15, 2020
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Provinces continue to discourage the development of a parallel private health-care sector—in stark contrast to other countries.
Septembre 27, 2018
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Canadians must wait 41.7 weeks (on average) to receive medically necessary elective orthopaedic surgery.
Août 31, 2018
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Survey says seven in 10 Canadians are ready for virtual doctor appointments.