Cone Biopsies of the Cervix
Cone Biopsy of the Cervix is provided in nine district health authorities.
| District Health Authorities | 15 Days | 30 Days | 60 Days | 90 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
South Shore & South West |
10% | 45% | 90% | 95% |
| Annapolis Valley | 5% | 16% | 47% | 84% |
| Colchester East Hants | 0% | 47% | 84% | 95% |
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Cumberland & Pictou County |
22% | 56% | 78% | 78% |
| Guysborough Antigonish Strait | 0% | 5% | 10% | 24% |
| Cape Breton | 23% | 50% | 77% | 93% |
| Capital Health | 6% | 22% | 57% | 89% |
| Nova Scotia | 9% | 31% | 61% | 83% |
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Unit: Percentage of Patients who Received Service by Time Period Data Source: Medical Services Insurance (MSI) physician billing system Data Period: April 1 - June 30, 2009 Next Update: End of December 2009 |
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How do we measure wait times for Cone Biopsy of the Cervix?
Wait times for Cone Biopsies of the Cervix are measured using the physician billing system. The wait time is calculated retrospectively from the time the Cone Biopsy is performed to the time of the first previous visit.