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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Outpatients Department Survey, 2009

Variable Details

VariableQ7
LabelQ7 How long after the stated appointment time did the appointment start?
Responses
1 Seen on time, or early 13736
2 Waited up to 5 minutes 7658
3 Waited 6 - 15 minutes 17792
4 Waited 16 - 30 minutes 14321
5 Waited 31 - 60 minutes 9319
6 Waited more than 1 hour but no more than 2 hours 4854
7 Waited more than 2 hours 1788
8 Don't know / Can't remember 1237
999 Missing responses 1742
Sysmiss 66166
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationOutpatients Department Survey, 2009
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