Table 2
Wait time from referral to consultation and surgery
Priority classification level
Target time for consultation
Priority I
Within 24 hr
Priority IIa
24 hr to 1 wk
Priority IIb
1–3 wk
Priority III
Within 6 wk
Priority IV
Within 3 mo
Priority V
Within 6 mo
Priority VI
Within 12 mo
All cases
Within 18 mo