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Death. IGAS admits delay in rescue but dismisses inquiry

Observador15 September 2026 at 15:41

The General Inspectorate of Health Activities acknowledged that there was an effective delay in care for a 68-year-old man who suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest. The body recognizes that the response time exceeded what is considered adequate.

However, IGAS ruled out the existence of a causal link between the delay in rescue and the man's death. In other words, according to the body, it was not demonstrated that the delay was the cause of the death.

For this reason, the inquiry was dismissed, with no disciplinary proceedings or other consequences for those responsible for the care. The case involved a 68-year-old man who went into cardiorespiratory arrest.

Why this matters

The IGAS decision directly affects the family of the 68-year-old man, who may question the conclusion that there was no link between the delay in care and the death. This case raises questions about the quality of emergency services and rescue procedures in Portugal, and may have broader implications for trust in health services.

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