The strike by doctors and specialists in the Community of Madrid has generated a significant economic impact, exceeding 12.2 million euros. This figure stems from the suspension of 7,722 surgeries, 159,901 consultations, and 16,485 diagnostic tests.
“"The government that lives most from public services is destroying public services."
The economic impact estimate, totaling 12,231,214 euros, has been calculated since the strike began in December. Detailed data reveals that 159,901 missed appointments have been recorded, in addition to the postponed surgeries and diagnostic tests over the past five months.
The strike, called by various national medical union organizations, seeks its own Framework Statute for the profession. In the Community of Madrid, the Medical and Specialist Strike Committee is comprised of several associations and unions. The call affects all medical professionals in the region, including Primary Care, Hospital Care, and Out-of-Hospital Care, as well as MIR and FSE residents, and professionals from specific centers such as the Hospital Central de la Defensa Gómez Ulla and the Fundación Jiménez Díaz, among others linked to Sermas.
The majority medical union in the Community of Madrid, which initiated the intermittent indefinite strike, has positively assessed the fact that the demand for a Framework Statute has reached the debate in Congress. However, it has emphasized the need for concrete solutions to be implemented.
“"Today we have seen how the discriminatory labor situation of doctors and specialists has been addressed by the president of the government, Pedro Sánchez, and by the leader of the opposition, Alberto Núñez Feijóo. Debating it is good, but implementing measures and applying the realities that doctors and specialists, and above all patients, need, would be even better."
The Executive has been urged to take control of negotiations, involving relevant ministries, to reach agreements that address working conditions, such as supplementary shifts that can entail up to 96 hours per week for doctors and specialists.
