The College of Physicians of Ciudad Real met with Paco Núñez to analyze the delicate state of the healthcare system. The meeting addressed issues such as lack of resources, job insecurity, and the difficulty of attracting and retaining doctors in the region. Both parties agreed that primary care needs urgent reinforcement and that working conditions must improve to ensure quality care.
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In this context, the implementation of telemedicine systems and the digitization of clinical records could reduce the administrative burden on doctors. Tools such as artificial intelligence applied to patient triage or optimized appointment scheduling systems would free up time for direct care. However, their deployment requires investment in infrastructure and staff training, two aspects that are often sidelined in regional budgets.
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Núñez committed to forwarding the complaints to the relevant authorities, which in practice is like asking the plumber to fix the leak while he himself holds the bucket. Doctors know that ongoing dialogue is necessary, but also that problems are solved with actions, not meeting minutes. Meanwhile, patients continue waiting on lists that seem like something out of a bad joke.