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Harm caused by Oncology wait times

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  1. Have any people been harmed as a result of oncology and / or radiation wait times? If so, how many?
  2. Are there any reports that indicate and / or detail harm to patients as a result of oncology service wait times or radiation wait times? Can you supply those report(s)?
  3. Have any reports been provided indicating patients are being compromised by wait times to access first treatment of first specialist appointment? Can you supply those reports?
  4. Have any of your staff raised concerns about the adverse effects on patients due to waiting times?

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