Five-day doctors' strike in the Balearic Islands: Who pays the price?
How Many Appointments Were Cancelled in Mallorca’s Doctors’ Strike?
Mallorca reported 278 cancelled operations and more than 15,626 cancelled consultations during the five-day strike.
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How many appointments were cancelled on Mallorca during the five-day doctors’ strike?
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How does a doctors’ strike in Mallorca affect patients’ appointments and operations?
It usually means cancelled appointments, postponed operations, and longer waiting times later.
What should I do if my hospital appointment in Mallorca was cancelled because of a strike?
Wait for rescheduling, but seek urgent advice if your condition gets worse.
Why are doctors in the Balearic Islands striking?
They are protesting changes to shifts, on-call work, pay, and pension treatment.
Will a doctors’ strike in Mallorca make waiting times longer?
Yes, cancelled appointments often lead to a bigger backlog and longer waits.
Is emergency care in Mallorca affected during a doctors’ strike?
Emergency care is usually maintained, but the level of cover can vary.
What does the doctors’ strike mean for Son Espases in Palma?
Son Espases is heavily affected because many consultations and procedures are delayed there.
Will doctors in Mallorca just catch up after the strike?
Not really; rescheduling helps, but it does not remove the backlog by itself.
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