Hospital de Santo António is proceeding with cuts to additional surgeries performed outside normal working hours. The change comes as a result of changes in the calculation formula for compensation related to additional surgical activity.
The main reason for this reduction in payments to medical teams is related to the inclusion of implantable device costs in the calculation of compensation. This inclusion significantly reduces the final amount paid to health professionals.
Implantable devices are materials used during surgeries, such as prostheses or other equipment that remain in the patient's body. When included in the calculation, the value available to compensate surgical teams is considerably reduced.
This situation directly affects the health professionals at Hospital de Santo António, who see their income from surgeries performed during supplementary hours reduced. This measure represents a significant change in the working conditions of surgeons and their teams.
