TURNAROUND TIME FOR OUTPATIENT & RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY AT RAJIV GANDHI CANCER INSTITUTE AND RESEARCH CENTRE, ROHINI, NEW DELHI
Abstract : Turnaround time in the radiology department is defined as the duration from the moment a patient enters the department, undergoes preparation, undergoes the procedure, to the reporting of the findings. In numerous healthcare systems, the turnaround time for elective care has been considered a crucial health issue, as it enhances more efficient patient flows [1][2]. It plays a pivotal role in determining the quality of hospital services, and beyond knowledge or expertise, it serves as an observable aspect that patients use to evaluate medical professionals.
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Cite : Adhikary, A., & Singh, J. (2024). Turnaround Time For Outpatient & Radiology Department And Associated Factors: A Descriptive Study At Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute And Research Centre, Rohini, New Delhi (1st ed., pp. 37-41). Noble Science Press. https://doi.org/10.52458/9788197040887.2024.eb.ch-08
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