Table 2

Wait time from referral to consultation and surgery

Priority classification levelTarget time for consultation
Priority IWithin 24 hr
Priority IIa24 hr to 1 wk
Priority IIb1–3 wk
Priority IIIWithin 6 wk
Priority IVWithin 3 mo
Priority VWithin 6 mo
Priority VIWithin 12 mo
All casesWithin 18 mo