The Medical Association today warned of the need for the NHS to hire an additional 600 anesthesiologists to address the shortage of professionals in this area. The MA made this estimate during a meeting with the health authorities, where it presented data on the shortage of specialists in the public health service.
The Association advocated for the creation of a national strategy dedicated to attracting and retaining anesthesiologists in the NHS. This strategy should include concrete measures to improve working conditions and make them more competitive compared to the private sector.
The shortage of anesthesiologists has a direct impact on operating rooms, causing delays and cancellations of scheduled surgeries throughout the country. This situation worsens the already existing waiting lists in the public health system.
The meeting with the Ministry of Health follows several alerts issued by the Medical Association regarding the need to value health professionals and invest in hiring specialists for the NHS.
