Publication - Research and analysis
Using Discrete Event Simulation to explore "what-if" waiting list scenarios in NHS Scotland
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.
List of acronyms
NOP: New Outpatients
TTG: Treatment Time Guarantee
NTC: National Treatment Centre
IPDC: Inpatient and Day Case
ROP: Return Outpatients
PHS: Public Health Scotland
DES: Discrete Event Simulatio n
Contact
Email: Emily.Henderson@gov.scot