Healthcare
Cardiac surgery: IGAS finds no link between deaths and waiting times, but will investigate further
The Inspectorate-General for Health (IGAS) did not find a causal link between cardiac surgery patient deaths and waiting times, but has ordered a new, more detailed investigation to clarify the facts. The report notes that patient referral between hospitals and the management of waiting lists need significant improvements.
Why it matters
If you are currently on a waiting list for cardiac surgery in the public health system, this confirms that authorities are scrutinizing list management; while no immediate change to your care is announced, systemic improvements to hospital referrals and list organization are being prioritized.PúblicoRead original ↗
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