Queensland Health statistics show 1006 patients are currently on the waiting list across three categories of priority:
* Category one (life-threatening, liver cancer or liver failure): 8 patients.
* Category two (cirrhosis of the liver): 240 patients.
* Category three (monitoring of Hepatitis C through GP-organised blood tests): 758 patients.
The waiting list for category three patients is currently four years. Patients are categorised by a specialist hepatologist based on information provided by the patients' GPs.
Princess Alexandra Hospital sees an average of 84 outpatient referrals per month for consultation and treatment.
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