MyHealthNB adds new data tool to help patients estimate surgery wait times

The New Brunswick government now has an app to view median wait times for surgeries around the province.

MyHealthNB has introduced a new health system data tool to their website and mobile app.

The new tool allows people to view the median wait times by surgical specialty and by facility across the province, a news release reads.

The data is collected by using the time from when a patient is referred for surgery by a physician or specialist to when the surgery is completed.

“We’re pleased to be giving New Brunswickers more access to information about wait times for various surgeons,” said Health Minister John Dornan. “We believe that, by giving New Brunswickers more information about the health-care system, we will help them become more engaged with their own care.”

The data is intended to help give people an estimate of how long they may wait for surgery. It may also help patients explore different options based on the wait times.

However, it is important for people to remember that surgical cases are prioritized based on urgency, Doran said.

Average wait times for each speciality and facility based on factors such as surgical capacity, case complexity and available resources.

The new tool can be found under Health System Data on the MyHealthNB website or mobile app.

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