Canberrans waiting to see specialists or undergo surgery through public health system face lengthy delays

 Under Canberra Health Services guidelines, Rohan Goyne should have been able to meet with a specialist to discuss his need for surgery within 90 days. He's been waiting almost a year and a half.

Rohan suffers from painful hernias as a result of a surgery several years ago.

With no private health insurance, he was referred to the public health system.

As a "Category 2" patient he was meant to be seen within three months, but after going on a waiting list in August 2021, he's still waiting.

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