⏱ Waiting times for gynaecology services in Northern Ireland are so bad that an independent and rapid review is taking place, BBC News NI learns mlchealth NHSGIRFT
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There is also concern that no-one in Northern Ireland is "being held to account" for the waiting times and that the report could be "a complete waste of time". It added that it was "committed to taking whatever actions it can to tackle these waiting times and ensure that patients are treated as quickly as possible to ensure best possible outcomes".
The department said that the key aim was "to ensure that recommendations can be identified and implemented at the earliest possible opportunity" to facilitate the improvement in waiting lists for gynaecology services and to ensure that patients are treated as quickly as possible.
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