With so many problems emanating from the ‘health service reform’ instigated by the State health service’s ‘executive direction’, coordinators of health centres involved in the ULS (local health unit structure) in Porto have stressed the system “does not serve patients, healthcare professionals or management”. The ULS structure is in its infancy. It was designed to replace the ARS network (regional health authorities) which (adding to the complicated picture), still exists.
Porto health unit ‘coordinators’ want changes to reformed system
Health minister Ana Paula Martins has said she is accompanying the situation, and awaiting IGAS' report. Image: João Relvas/ Lusa
