MSP WELCOMES FASTEST EVER WAITING TIMESLothians MSP Dr Ian McKee has today welcomed the statistical announcement from the Scottish Government that faster treatment times are being delivered across Scotland and that all of the current national maximum waiting times standards have been effectively met.
The statistics show that NHS Scotland is delivering ahead of the maximum waiting time standard of 18 weeks for a first outpatient consultation and for inpatient and day case treatment.
They also show that NHS Scotland is on track to meet the new targets for reducing the waiting times for outpatient and inpatient treatment to 15 weeks by March 2009, and to meet the target to reduce the maximum wait for key diagnostic tests from nine weeks to six weeks.
Commenting on the figures Dr McKee said:
"These statistics show the SNP Government is taking us in the right direction to make a healthier Scotland. It is a very welcome development that after years of disappointment we are delivering on waiting times.
"The SNP pledged to make a healthier Scotland and these figures are not only proof we are heading in that direction but also underline our determination and desire to achieve that aim.
"These statistics are not the finishing line and I am confident that the SNP and the Scottish Government in conjunction with local health boards will continue to tackle waiting times head on."
Excellent news for the people of Scotland!
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