Doctors warn that some services are ‘close to failure’ as tens of thousands endure delays beyond 13 weeks
Medical teams have warned that some diagnostic services in the NHS are “close to failure”, with more than 184,000 patients in England waiting three months or longer for key tests.
Children in some specialist hospitals are among those waiting several weeks for diagnostic procedures, in breach of government targets.
Doctors warn that some services are ‘close to failure’ as tens of thousands endure delays beyond 13 weeksMedical teams have warned that some diagnostic services in the NHS are “close to failure”, with more than 184,000 patients in England waiting three months or longer for key tests.Children in some specialist hospitals are among those waiting several weeks for diagnostic procedures, in breach of government targets. Continue reading…