I waited 11 months for an MRI in Ontario. The frustrating part was not even the wait itself, but having no updates unless I called.
What’s the longest you’ve waited for a test, surgery, or specialist appointment in Canada?
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I'm curious what people across Canada are experiencing. How long did you wait for an MRI, surgery, specialist, or important test? Did anything help you get seen faster?
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Users shared long waits for MRIs, specialists, surgeries, and diagnostic tests. The most common advice was to ask about cancellation lists, follow up respectfully, confirm referrals were received, and keep records of worsening symptoms.
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My surgery wait was just over a year. I know other people had it worse, but living with pain for that long changed my daily life.
Call to confirm the referral was actually received. Mine was lost somewhere between offices, and I only found out after waiting months.
If symptoms get worse, tell your doctor and ask if the referral priority can be updated. I did not know that was possible until someone told me.
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