On Wednesday, January 14, 1998 2:28 PM, [log in to unmask]
[SMTP:[log in to unmask]] wrote:
> Adrian Double Space wrote
>
> > Subject: What are the merits of waiting lists?
> Classsical queueing theory shows that queues (AKA waiting lists)
> develop whenever the load on a service temporarily exceeds the
> capacity of the service. Classical theory also shows that if the
> load permenently exceeds the capacity, then the queue length will
> grow without limit.
> >
The BMJ 3 Jan p40 has a graph showing hte length of a queue against the
numbers arriving. The article itself is food for thought on the problems of
equity in health resources, with reference to locality groups and
government policy
Stuart
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Stuart Skeates [log in to unmask]
Romsey, Hants
General Medical Practitioner
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