How are wait times managed?
Responsibility for wait times is shared among the Ministry of Health Services, health authorities, health care providers, and individual patients. The Ministry of Health Services provides health funding to B.C.’s health authorities. The ministry also establishes provincial policy, legislation and guidelines for the health system. Health authorities are responsible for the planning and delivery of health services in the regions and communities.
Wait times are a shared responsibility of health care providers, Regional Health Authorities, the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, the Government of Saskatchewan and individuals in Saskatchewan. Physicians assess patient need, determine urgency of treatment and place patients on a wait list or other treatment path accordingly. There are no wait times for emergency situations. The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, working with Regional Health Authorities, plan and deliver health services in the regions and communities. The Ministry of Health establishes provincial policy, legislation and guidelines for the health system.
Wait times are a shared responsibility of health care providers, regional health authorities, Manitoba Health, and individual Manitobans. Physicians assess patient need, determine urgency of treatment, and place patients accordingly on a wait list or other treatment path. Regional health authorities plan and deliver health services in the regions and communities. Manitoba Health listens to the needs of Manitobans and provides funding, policy direction and guidelines to the regional health authorities. Manitobans also have a responsibility to live healthy lifestyles and be actively involved in their health care decisions.
