Waiting List Policy Reform Is Required to Enable Randomised Controlled Trials of Elective Surgery

Jonathan G Quicke1,2, Deborah J Brown2,3, Bernadette Richards4

  • 1Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS) Education and Research Alliance, The University of Queensland and Metro North Health, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

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