The Amyts union has indicated that Family and Pediatrics doctors in the Community of Madrid dedicated 437,083 additional hours last year to attending 2.6 million patients, working beyond their established working hours. This extra activity, estimated at six patients per hour, has resulted in an expenditure of approximately 20 million euros from public funds.
The union contrasts this figure with the low acceptance rate of contracts recently offered by the Health Management. Out of 139 Family doctors trained in Madrid, only 49 accepted the positions, and no pediatricians joined. These numbers, according to Amyts, reflect the lack of appeal in the current working conditions offered by the Consejería de Sanidad.
In a statement sent to Madridiario, Amyts and the APSeMueve platform conclude that Primary Care in Madrid continues to depend on overtime hours to sustain its healthcare activity in 2025. This situation, they state, highlights a 'serious shortage of professionals' in health centers.
These conclusions are based on the latest data obtained through the regional Transparency Portal, as reported by both organizations.
