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The report is formatted to print correctly on metric A4 sized paper (pagination will not occur correctly on imperial sized paper). This will only be an issue for non-Australian users who are not using the metric measurement system. The printed report consists of 162 pages, and is presented in a two colour format.

Download report Access to specialist medical outpatient care

Download 1. Executive summary
Download 2. About specialist medical outpatient services
Download 3. Is central planning and management of outpatient services effective?
Download 4. Is health service planning and management of outpatient services effective?
Download 5. Are health services managing outpatient appointments effectively?
Download 6. Are health services optimising the productive use of outpatient resources?
Download Appendix A. About the audit
Download Appendix B. Risks of non-compliance with the Australian Health Care Agreement
Download Appendix C. Outpatient survey data
Download Appendix D. Glossary