Myringotomy Tubes
Myringotomy Tubes (also known as "ear tubes") are provided in seven district health authorities.
| District Health Authorities | 15 Days | 30 Days | 60 Days | 90 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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South West & Annapolis Valley |
28% | 53% | 89% | 97% |
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Cumberland, Cape Breton & Guysborough Antigonish Strait |
38% | 65% | 89% | 95% |
| Capital Health | 28% | 38% | 65% | 85% |
| Nova Scotia | 31% | 49% | 77% | 91% |
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Unit: Percentage of Patients who Received Surgery by Time Period Data Source: Medical Services Insurance (MSI) physician billing system Data Period: April 1 - June 30, 2009 Next Update: End of December 2009 |
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How do we measure wait times for Myringotomy Tubes?
Wait times for Myringotomy Tubes are measured using the physician billing system. The wait time is calculated retrospectively from the time the Myringotomy Tubes is performed to the time of the first previous visit.