Healthcare
Population that needs healthcare most is the least monitored
A study by the Ordem dos Médicos and the Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical identifies three patient profiles: 48% are 'vulnerable' with high health needs but poor follow-up, 34% are 'episodic' younger patients, and 18% are 'integrated' with good access and continuity. Survey data from late 2025 shows 36.3% of respondents find SNS access difficult or very difficult, compared to 11.4% for the private sector, with nearly 30% reporting they did not receive needed care on time.
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