weeks (median) - Source frequency: annual
Median waiting time in weeks from listing to admission for elective (planned) surgery in public hospitals.
Elective surgery wait times directly affect quality of life — patients waiting for hip replacements, cataract surgery, or cardiac procedures experience ongoing pain, disability, and anxiety.
Lower is better
Source: AIHW Australian Hospital Statistics — Elective Surgery Waiting Times
GREEN = favorable trend within acceptable band of baseline. AMBER = flat or mild change. RED = unfavorable trend beyond threshold.
