From: A cost-benefit analysis on the specialization in departments of obstetrics and gynecology in Japan
 | lower scenario | base scenario | upper scenario |
---|---|---|---|
Waiting time for a medical exam (mins) | 60 | 90 | 120 |
B/C ratio | 1.639 | 1.367 | 1.114 |
Number of obstetricians and gynecologistsa | 10 | 13 | 16 |
B/C ratio | 1.254 | 1.367 | 1.461 |
Number of nursing staffb | 15 | 19 | 23 |
B/C ratio | 1.170 | 1.367 | 1.357 |
Pediatricians on dutyc | Only half day | Only in the daytime | 24 hours |
B/C ratio | 1.081 | 1.367 | 1.566 |
Early-evening and weekend examsd | Â | No | Yes |
B/C ratio | Â | 1.367 | 1.701 |