HC Deb 01 July 1976 vol 914 cc283-4W
Mrs. Wise

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how long the waiting list is for surgery for osteo-arthritis through the National Health Service in the Coventry area; and how long a patient would have to wait for a similar operation as a private patient.

Dr. Owen

At present the estimated average waiting time for operations for osteo-arthritis, including hip replacement and knee-cap replacement, is about two years. Priority is given to urgent cases. I have no information about the waiting time for operations undertaken privately.

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