Auditors Find Frequent "Line Jumping" at Ljubljana Hospital

Ljubljana, 13 February - The Court of Audit has found dubious practices in the management of waiting lines for treatment at Slovenia's biggest hospital, the Ljubljana UKC, saying on Thursday that in 2012 for instance up to 31.3% of non-urgent patients received surgery without being put on the waiting list or sooner than most other patients.

Ljubljana Court of Audit President Tomaž Vesel unveils a review of waiting lines at UKCLjubljana hospital. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Court of Audit President Tomaž Vesel unveils a review of waiting lines at UKCLjubljana hospital.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana Court of Audit President Tomaž Vesel unveils a review of waiting lines at UKCLjubljana hospital. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Court of Audit President Tomaž Vesel unveils a review of waiting lines at UKCLjubljana hospital.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana Court of Audit President Tomaž Vesel unveils a review of waiting lines at UKCLjubljana hospital. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Court of Audit President Tomaž Vesel unveils a review of waiting lines at UKCLjubljana hospital.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana Court of Audit President Tomaž Vesel unveils a review of waiting lines at UKCLjubljana hospital. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Court of Audit President Tomaž Vesel unveils a review of waiting lines at UKCLjubljana hospital.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana Court of Audit President Tomaž Vesel unveils a review of waiting lines at UKCLjubljana hospital. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Court of Audit President Tomaž Vesel unveils a review of waiting lines at UKCLjubljana hospital.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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