The Health spokesperson for the PSOE in Castilla-La Mancha, Serrano, has denounced that the Page government has not resolved the summer healthcare collapse, a problem that now repeats throughout the entire year. He points out that the lack of staff and resources seriously affects primary care and emergency services, generating constant delays. For citizens, this means increasing difficulties in accessing basic health services, a situation that, according to Serrano, has become normalized without the regional government taking effective measures.
Health technology: systems that do not alleviate overcrowding 🏥
Current healthcare management in Castilla-La Mancha faces a fundamental problem: the lack of technological integration to optimize resources. Digital triage systems or online appointments do not reduce the collapse if they are not accompanied by more professionals. Primary care, the foundation of the system, lacks predictive tools to distribute the care workload. Meanwhile, hospital emergency rooms endure constant peaks that could be mitigated with telemedicine platforms for mild cases. Without investment in digital infrastructure and hiring, technology is a patch on an open wound.
The eternal summer: when the collapse does not understand seasons ☀️
The healthcare collapse no longer respects the calendar. It used to only happen in summer, like sales or heatwaves. Now, patients can enjoy delays in emergency rooms any day of the year, without needing to wait for August. Page has achieved what seemed impossible: making public healthcare work with the same efficiency all year round. Too bad that efficiency is the one of waiting hours sitting on a plastic chair. At least, there is no longer an excuse not to go to the doctor in winter.