Improving Access to Head and Neck Cancer Surgical Services through the Incorporation of Associate Providers

Discussion Incorporation of APs into the HNTC increases the number of new patients seen by the surgeon, decreases wait times for all appointments, and decreases overbooking while maintaining patient satisfaction and surgeon productivity. Implications for Practice AP incorporation significantly improves access to head and neck surgical services. With improved access, new cancer patients could start treatment sooner, potentially affecting outcome.
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Special Focus Section: Patient Safety/Quality Improvement Source Type: research