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Publication - Research and analysis

Using Discrete Event Simulation to explore "what-if" waiting list scenarios in NHS Scotland

Published
30 June 2025
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care
ISBN
9781836917373

This publication explores the usability of the discrete event simulation method for modelling NHS Scotland planned care waiting lists, given the data available. As an initial case study the focus was on ophthalmology, and in particular cataract surgery.

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Using Discrete Event Simulation to explore “what-if” waiting list scenarios in NHS Scotland
File type
18 page PDF
File size
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