Study: Need For Neurologists Outweighs Supply in the U.S.

A study has found that those suffering with neurological ailments may face longer wait times to see a neurologist, if they can find a neurologist in the first place. The study, published in Neurology, was released as nearly 150 neurologists converged on Capitol Hill to encourage Congress to advocate patients’ access to neurological care.

As noted in a release issued by the American Academy of Neurology: “Previous studies have shown that the average wait times to see a neurologist are increasing. The average wait time for a new patient to see a neurologist in 2012 was 35 business days, up from 28 business days in 2010. The average wait for a follow-up visit in 2012 was 30 days, up from 26 days in 2010. Other studies have shown that these wait times are longer than those for new visits for family practitioners, cardiologists and other specialties.” Click here to read the full story.