Consequently, true waiting times are likely to be overstated becauseof periods of medical unavailability, etc.Includes information on patientsadmitted from the deferred waiting list until its abolition on 1 April 2003.NHSScotland: Number of Patientson The Waiting List with a Guarantee Who Had Waited More Than Six Months forIn-Patient or Day Case Treatment on Each Quarterly Census Date Since 30 June 2001 Census Date Waiting Time Commitment Number Of Patients Who Were Waiting More Than 6 Months 30 June 2001 12 months 11,607 30 September 2001 12 months 12,223 31 December 2001 12 months 12,781 31 March...