1. How long did you have to wait for the first appointment with this surgeon? |
2. How long did you have to wait for your surgery (from the time you and your surgeon decided on surgery)? |
3. Was your surgery booking:
□ as a result of a cancellation □ at the earliest appointment available on the waiting list □ delayed by your choice (e.g., at a more convenient time) □ due to an emergency appointment
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4. Please check the most appropriate box below that describes how you felt about the length of your wait for surgery?
□ it was acceptable and I had no problems with it □ it was acceptable given the current problems with the health care system □ I didn’t like it but I could live with it □ I didn’t like it and I became increasingly frustrated □ it was unacceptable
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5. Did the wait for your surgery contribute to a deterioration of your health?
□ no not at all □ a small amount □ moderately □ a lot
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6. What do you think would have been an acceptable time to wait for your surgery? |