The number of people waiting in an out-patient department can be recorded graphically on an automatic monitoring apparatus. The graphical evidence can be used to amend appointment schedules and reduce waiting time. A definition of clink efficiency in terms of waiting time is suggested.
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Rossiter et al. (1963) studied this question.
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