Wait times for patients outside of metropolitan Calgary, but within southern Alberta
| Interval | Group; median | Difference in medians | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GI as colonoscopist (n = 8) | General surgeon as colonoscopist (n = 27) | |||
| Time between family physician referral and colonoscopy, d | 45 | 48 | 3 | 0.891 |
| Time between colonoscopy and surgery, d | 41 | 57 | 16 | 0.504 |
| Total time between family physician referral and surgery, d | 96 | 105 | 9 | 0.479 |
GI = gastroenterologist.