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Choice at Six Months: Good practice

  • Document type:
    Publication
  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    19 May 2005
  • Primary audience:
    Professionals
  • Publication format:
    Electronic only
  • Gateway reference:
    4843
  • Pages:
    17
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown

Choice at 6 Months was introduced on a phased basis from April 2004, with full implementation from August 2004. The main objectives of the policy are to help achieve the 6-month maximum inpatient wait and, in the meantime, to provide the opportunity of faster treatment for the longest waiters. The policy is also designed to help prepare for choice of 4-5 providers at the point of GP referral.

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