This reform aims to eliminate unnecessary steps for patients who previously had to visit their GP after being treated at a hospital. Under the new protocol, workers treated for minor issues, such as a broken arm, will leave the hospital with their temporary disability paperwork already processed.
“"It is a way to optimize the flow of people in primary care centers and minimize congestion."
The measure is part of a broader budget agreement signed by President Salvador Illa, allocating 3.878 billion euros to primary care. While major unions and business associations support the move, some medical organizations have expressed concerns about the added bureaucratic workload for hospital staff.
