Overview
The National Association of Patients of the Health System (ANPASS) surveyed 2,000 Spaniards to see how they feel about the country’s health care. The results reveal clear worries and a strong desire for more teamwork between public and private services.
Key Findings
Public‑Private Collaboration
– 62 % believe that working together could greatly improve their care.
– When asked where this partnership would help most, 45 % pointed to cutting waiting lists and 23 % mentioned speeding up diagnostic tests.
How Spaniards Rate Public Health
– Only 4 % say it’s “very good” and 12 % say it’s “good.”
– The majority view it as average, while 20 % call it “bad” and 18 % say it’s “very bad.”
Top Concerns
- Waiting lists – 31 %
- Not enough health professionals – 28 %
- Delays in getting diagnostic tests – 16 %
Almost everyone (98 %) is worried about the future of public health, with 68 % feeling “a lot” concerned and 30 % feeling “quite a bit” concerned.
What Patients Want When Faced with a Serious Illness
– Quick access to the best possible treatment matters most to 73 %.
– Being treated only in the public system is important to just 15 %.
– Mixing public and private resources appeals to 12 %.
– Among those who already use private care, 47 % do so because they get faster appointments and test results.
Why This Matters
The survey shows that Spaniards are not just unhappy with current wait times and staff shortages; they see a practical solution in letting public and private sectors work together. By sharing resources, the system could reduce delays, improve access to tests, and give patients the rapid care they value most when facing serious health issues.
Conclusion
ANPASS plans to use these results to push for constructive changes that boost confidence in both public and private health services. The clear message from patients is simple: they want faster, better care and believe that collaboration between the two sectors is the best way to achieve it.
Source
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