Written question asked by Baroness Cumberlege (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 October 1997. It was answered by Baroness Jay of Paddington (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 October 1997.

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Jay of Paddington, Baroness

Question

What is the average cost of treating an NHS patient on the waiting list. - Inpatient expenditure is not broken down by type of admission. The average cost for all acute inpatient episodes in England, was estimated to be £995 in 1995-96.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

582 c146WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Admissions Hospitals Patients Per capita costs

Contains statistics

Yes