The most critical situation is in Bratislava

The critical situation in healthcare system because of doctors’ protest most badly hit the capital city Bratislava. The worst development has taken place in the University hospital. Departments remained half-empty, doctors cancelled the operations and hotlines were mostly vacant. Situation was constantly changing and hospital was gradually lacking to about 350 doctors. The worst situation was allegedly on traumatology, orthopaedic and surgery departments. Management of hospital assured patients, that it can handle the situation, but representatives of doctors warned that the reality is much more critical. On Thursday afternoon it was necessary to transport four patients from University hospital to St. Michal’s Hospital, which is not fully used and is able to help the University hospital if necessary.