Healthcare
IPO Porto loses six anesthesiologists; union warns of patient safety risks
The IPO Porto hospital has lost six anesthesiologists in recent months, leading to a staffing shortage. To manage the workload, the hospital implemented a new consultation model on 14 September, reducing appointment slots to 20 minutes, a move strongly opposed by the majority of the service's doctors who argue it compromises patient safety.
Why it matters
If you are an oncology patient at IPO Porto, you may notice shorter consultation times for your pre-operative anesthetic assessment, as the hospital has adopted a new 20-minute slot model to address staff shortages.CNN PortugalRead original ↗
