§ Dr. FoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what was the average waiting time was from seeing a GP on(a) in-patient and (b) out-patient lists for cardiology patients in the last 12 months for which figures are available. [24582]
§ Mr. HuttonThe information requested is shown in the tables. The average waiting time for both people seeking in-patient treatment and those on out-patient lists for cardiology has fallen over the past 12 months.
Estimated average (median) waiting time for first out-patient appointment, cardiology specialty, England Trust based Quarter Average (median) waiting time (weeks) September 2000 8.64 December 2000 8.05 March 2001 7.93 June 2001 7.20 September 2001 7.09 Source:
Department of Health form QM08
Estimated average (median) waiting time for first in-patient appointment, cardiology specialty, England Trust based Quarter Average (median) waiting time (months) September 2000 2.70 December 2000 2.72 March 2001 2.63 June 2001 2.67 September 2001 2.64 Source:
Department of Health form KH07