One in 10 Canberrans waiting to see a medical specialist

More than 10 percent of residents in Canberra are currently waiting to see a medical specialist through the public health system. This figure, disclosed by Canberra Health Services, highlights significant access delays for patients relying on public medical care in the region.

In response to these findings, Canberra Health Services has committed to conducting a formal review of the situation. The initiative aims to address the backlog and evaluate the current state of specialist service delivery within the public system.