JPP denounces users on waiting list for more than five years in Madeira

O secretary-General of the JPP, Elvio Sousa, today considered it unacceptable that citizens still exist in Madeira, waiting for consultations, examinations or surgeries for more than five years, criticizing the Regional Government (PSD/CDS-PP).

“ It is unacceptable that, in the 21st century, there are citizens waiting more than five years for a consultation, examination or surgical intervention”, says Elvio Sousa, in a note sent to the editorials.

In the statement, the JPP points out that the party is aware of “particularly worrying” situations of “people living with permanent pain, physical limitations and diseases that compromise their autonomy and quality of life”.

This “shows the failure of the Regional Government PSD/CDS to ensure a timely response to the needs of Madeirans,” the party adds.

“There are Madeirans who, because they were not operated on in good time, ended up losing their ability to work. Others live daily with suffering, anxiety and uncertainty, without knowing when they will have access to the treatments they need ", says Elvio Sousa.

The Secretary-General of the JPP, the largest opposition party in the Regional Legislative Assembly, warns of “the lack of transparency in the monitoring of users” pointing out that “Madeira is the only region in the country where citizens cannot know or keep track of its position on the waiting lists for consultations, examinations and surgeries”.

“ Faced with this reality, the JPP advocates a profound improvement in the organization and management of the Regional Health Service, based on the appreciation of professionals, the increase in the productivity of services, the fight against waste and a transparent, regulated and auditable articulation with providers of the private and social sectors ", reads the note.

The Party proposes the creation of a Charter of Directs from waiting-list users, aiming to “enhance transparency and safeguard the rights of citizens waiting for health care”.

The JPP advocates the creation of a system that allows each user to know the clinical priority assigned to him and the foreseeable time to receive a response.