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Hospital hotline crippled: Why appointment scheduling on the Balearic Islands is failing

How older patients are affected by booking problems in Mallorca

Older people in Mallorca are struggling most with health appointments because booking now depends heavily on digital tools.

Published: April 22, 2026
Hospital hotline crippled: Why appointment scheduling on the Balearic Islands is failing

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How are older people in Mallorca affected by the appointment booking problems?

Older patients are among those most affected because many do not use smartphones or feel comfortable with apps and online forms. For them, a working phone line is often the simplest way to book care, so the current situation leaves many dependent on help from others.

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