The departure of Dr. Cervera, born in the city and with five years of experience at CAP Masdevall, has become the visible symptom of the healthcare crisis in the capital of Alt Empordà. Since the elimination of the Continuous Care Point (PAC) last October, primary care shifts have been relocated to municipalities such as Roses, Llançà, or La Jonquera.
“"Figueres has not only lost a key service like the PAC, but it is also losing specialized doctors."
This reorganization has created an unsustainable situation for professionals. The PAC, which previously resolved minor emergencies and prevented saturation at Figueres Hospital, was absorbed by the hospital without sufficient resources, leading to formal complaints and a signature collection by medical staff.
“"I work in Figueres, I live in Girona, and they send me to do shifts in Roses. They don't pay us mileage. It is not sustainable."
Dr. Cervera regrets that lack of funding halted an architectural project designed during the Pere Aragonès government to create a 24-hour emergency CAP at CAP Ernest Lluch. This situation, according to the Metges de Catalunya union, encourages talent drain and precariousness, as specialized doctors prefer to relocate to other areas.
