Five-day doctors' strike in the Balearics: why waiting lists are growing
Could Monthly Doctors’ Strikes Become the New Normal in Mallorca?
If no deal is reached, doctors in Mallorca could strike monthly, adding more pressure to waiting lists.
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Could doctors' strikes in Mallorca happen again every month?
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Why are waiting lists in Mallorca getting longer after the doctors' strike?
Cancelled appointments are being rescheduled, but the backlog is already pushing waiting times up.
Will cancelled hospital appointments in Mallorca be rescheduled after the strike?
Yes, the appointments should be rescheduled, but delays are likely.
How many operations and appointments were cancelled in Mallorca during the doctors' strike?
Hundreds of operations and more than 15,000 consultations and tests were cancelled in Mallorca.
What should patients in Palma do if their hospital appointment was cancelled?
Patients should wait for rescheduling information and contact the clinic if the case is time-sensitive.
Why are Mallorca doctors protesting the working-time reform from Madrid?
Doctors say long shifts and on-call duties are not being fairly counted as working time.
How does the doctors' strike affect emergency care in Mallorca?
Delayed routine care can push more patients into emergency and primary care services.
What are the main effects of the doctors' strike on healthcare in Mallorca?
The strike is causing cancellations, delays and more pressure on the island’s health system.
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