No clear solution for ‘no-show’ patients
Between January and February, 3,660 minutes of doctors and nurses’ time were wasted.
This is according to the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region (PAPHR), which examined health care appointments for which the patient didn’t show up.
In a graph published in the board notes, it showed the no-show rates for several rural clinics. Leoville patients were the worst offenders with 12 per cent of patients not appearing for their scheduled appointments. Birch Hills and Hafford patients were the most reliable, with a three per cent no show rate. The average amount of no shows hovers at six per cent.
Lynnda Berg, vice-president of primary care, said this can affect the flow of the clinics.