The doctors' strike in the Valencian Community keeps healthcare in suspense. Although minimum services guarantee emergency care, the workload and lack of staff have led physicians to stop. The administration defends its progress, but the conflict remains without agreement, with disparate participation figures reflecting the complexity of stalled negotiations.
Process automation: when software does not replace staff 🤖
In the technological field, automation through hospital information systems (HIS) and artificial intelligence tools can alleviate administrative tasks, such as appointment scheduling or test analysis. However, no algorithm solves the lack of doctors in operating rooms or emergency departments. The integration of platforms like HL7 FHIR optimizes workflows, but without sufficient staff, hardware and software are just expensive ornaments in a system that is cracking.
The magic recipe: more staff and less bureaucracy (or a miracle app) 🩺
The administration claims it is working to improve, but doctors see a gap between promises and realities. Meanwhile, patients wait on lists that resemble a fast-food restaurant menu: long and without options. Perhaps the solution is an app that, with a single click, turns the workload into free time and files into smiles. Ironies aside, the recipe remains simple: hire more staff and listen to those who heal.