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In reported regions, 27 percent of patients missed Sweden's 90-day care guarantee

A surgical team performs an operation in a hospital operating room.
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In April 2026, 27 percent of patients in Sweden's reported data had waited longer than 90 days for a planned operation or other specialist-care procedure. Ninety days is the limit set by the care guarantee.

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