The children waiting years for a 15-minute procedure

In New South Wales, one in 10 children wait over a year for a 15-minute grommet surgery, risking learning delays and hearing loss. Patients wait an average of 120 days, compared to 69 in Victoria and 50 in Queensland. The NSW Health spokesperson stated that urgent surgeries were prioritized, contributing to increased wait times for less critical procedures.

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