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More than 26,000 critically ill patients lacking adequate care in 2025

INEM report indicates that the shortage of Pre-Hospital Emergency Technicians affects care for critically ill patients.

20 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A recently released report by INEM reveals that more than 26,000 critically ill patients in Portugal will not receive adequate care in 2025. The ineffectiveness rate in emergency services is attributed to the shortage of Pre-Hospital Emergency Technicians, who are essential for proper rescue efforts.

According to the same report, this shortage directly impacts the quality of care provided to patients in critical condition, contributing to a concerning situation within the country's healthcare system.

Moreover, the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) stated that the reform of Social Security could be an appealing issue for the Government, possibly in response to criticism regarding emergency care.

The lack of human resources in the field of emergency medicine raises questions about the healthcare system's capacity to handle critical situations, highlighting the urgent need for measures to address this issue.

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