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Slovakia's PS movement urges health minister to protect patients needing MRI scans

Slovakia's PS movement urges health minister to protect patients needing MRI scans

From SME · () Slovak

Translated from Slovak, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The PS movement urged Health Minister Michal Šaško to protect patients needing MRI scans.
  • Patients currently must find specialists themselves, rather than insurers arranging appointments.
  • The party calls for a system where health insurance companies proactively find specialists for patients.

The Progressive Slovakia (PS) movement has called on Health Minister Michal Šaško to implement measures protecting patients who require magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. The party argues that the current system places an undue burden on patients, forcing them to independently locate specialists.

PS highlighted that under the existing framework, individuals needing an MRI must actively search for a suitable specialist. The movement advocates for a more patient-centric approach, where health insurance companies take responsibility for arranging these necessary appointments. This would alleviate the stress and difficulty patients currently face in navigating the healthcare system for specialized diagnostic procedures.

The call to action from PS underscores concerns about accessibility and efficiency within Slovakia's healthcare system. By urging the Health Minister to intervene, the movement aims to ensure that patients receive timely and adequate care without the added challenge of self-advocacy for essential medical services.

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Originally published by SME in Slovak. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.