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NSW Government to fast-track 20,000 overdue endoscopy procedures

NSW Health endoscopy waiting times Ryan Park bowel cancer diagnosis public health audit

The New South Wales Labor government has announced plans to expedite at least 20,000 overdue endoscopy procedures within the public health system. This decision follows a preliminary audit that identified a significant backlog, raising concerns regarding potential delays in cancer diagnoses.

To address the issue, the government will allocate $17 million to boost endoscopy capacity, prioritizing the most urgent cases. The initiative also includes the implementation of central monitoring for endoscopy waiting times, a system that was not previously tracked centrally across the state.

Endoscopy is a critical tool for diagnosing and monitoring digestive system conditions, including bowel cancer, which is the second most deadly cancer in NSW. The backlog is attributed to an aging population, increasing demand, and rising referrals through the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.

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Cancer Council NSW · NSW Health · New South Wales · Ryan Park

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NSW endoscopy waiting times: Government to fast-track 20,000 overdue procedures following audit [www.watoday.com.au]
NSW endoscopy waiting times: Government to fast-track 20,000 overdue procedures following audit [www.smh.com.au]
Labor promises 45 more beds and 145 nurses to cut Werribee Mercy emergency waits [www.theindiansun.com.au]
Election bus hits the road with major hospital pledge [theqldr.com.au]
NSW endoscopy waiting times: Government to fast-track 20,000 overdue procedures following audit [www.brisbanetimes.com.au]
NSW endoscopy waiting times: Government to fast-track 20,000 overdue procedures following audit [www.theage.com.au]