day of surgery cancellations
Private Elective Surgery vs NHS: 6% Lower Cancellations
Private Elective Surgery vs NHS: 6% Lower Cancellations In 2023, NHS day-of-surgery cancellations hit 13.4% of scheduled procedures, about 162,000 cases, while private clinics cancelled roughly half as many at 6.2%. This means patients who choose private elective surgery are much more likely to have their operation