Nova Scotians wait over 500 ‘painful’ days for surgery consultations

Nova Scotians are enduring over 500 days for surgery consultations, reflecting a significant increase in wait times for hip and knee replacements over the past decade. The combined wait time for consultations and surgeries has grown from 265 days in 2015 to 292 days in 2025. This prolonged wait is causing considerable pain and suffering for patients, highlighting systemic issues in the province's healthcare system. Such extended delays raise concerns about the overall efficiency and accessibility of medical services, underscoring the need for urgent healthcare reforms.