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A few simple relationships are described which provide a deeper insight in access time and waiting list management.
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This means the number of weekly patient arrivals is not constant and/or the actual service time is not exactly the same for each patient.
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Zonderland, M.E. (2014). Access Time and Waiting List Management. In: Appointment Planning in Outpatient Clinics and Diagnostic Facilities. SpringerBriefs in Health Care Management and Economics. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-7451-8_4
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