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Union warns of 'serious shortage' of anesthesiologists

The Southern Zone Medical Union warned of a "serious shortage" of anesthesiologists that puts at risk the functioning of the emergency department at São Jorge Hospital. The Local Health Unit defends itself, claiming that the situation is due to the vacation period and the generalized lack of professionals in the specialty in the health system.

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