Wait times in emergency rooms rise again for red and yellow bracelets

Wait times in hospital emergency rooms have increased again, especially for patients classified with red and yellow bracelets, which correspond to cases of greater clinical urgency. The situation concerns health authorities given the observed worsening trend. The Minister of Health recently defended that wait times are significantly better than two years ago, attempting to demonstrate improvements in the system. However, the available data contradicts this narrative, revealing that there are substantial differences depending on the level of clinical priority assigned to patients. The disparity between the official's statement and the reality of the numbers calls into question the official assessment of the functioning of emergency services in Portugal.