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Effects of waiting for care reported by patients whose lives were affected by waiting
| SPECIALIST VISITS (N=663) (%) |
ELECTIVE SURGERY (N=187) (%) |
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS (N=319) (%) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychological effects | 71.7 | 60.2 | 60.5 |
| Physical effects | 57.3 | 68.4 | 63.5 |
| Effects on family and friends | 30.6 | 36.7 | 25.1 |
| Other effects | 20.5 | 24.6 | 17.3 |
