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Average number and cost (2010 CAD$) of patient visits per week and per year
| Specialty | # Services per week* | # Reduced services per week* | Cost per service† | Cost of services per year** | Cost of reduced services per year** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FP |
138.54 |
8.12 hrs |
$38.47 |
$255,830 |
$15,001 |
|
Surgeons |
107.84 |
21.14 |
80.91 |
418,797 |
82,110 |
| Other specialists | 114.52 | 4.95 | 62.29 | 342,393 | 14,787 |
†Source: CIHI 2013.
*Source: NPS 2007.
**Cost per year = services per week × 48 weeks × Cost per service.
