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summary of Spanish Health Minister García’s Statements
1. MIR System & Specialized Health Training (FSE)
The Ministry is working to strengthen and improve the MIR (Medical Intern Resident) system.
The FSE (Specialized Health Training System) is considered crucial for ensuring a skilled healthcare workforce and will continue to be improved.
The Minister defends euthanasia as a right, stemming from social consensus.
They are evaluating cases where individuals face obstacles accessing euthanasia and are working to expand access through court decisions.
The goal is to ensure Spain is a leader in guaranteeing rights, including the right to die with dignity.
The Minister expresses satisfaction with the law’s implementation, stating it has allowed manny to exercise this right.3.ELA Law (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
The ELA Law, aimed at improving the quality of life for ALS patients, currently lacks full funding nine months after Senate approval.
The Minister guarantees the law will be funded.
A “shock plan” of 10 million euros in direct aid has been approved to provide immediate relief for patients in advanced stages.
The ELA Law aims to expedite and unlock the dependency law, addressing financial burdens related to care and dependency, not just medical costs.
4. Oral Health, Glasses & Lenses
68 million euros have been allocated to expand oral health services within the National Health System (SNS), prioritizing those over 65.
The Minister believes oral health is a right, just like visual health.
The intention is to expand the universal 100-euro aid for glasses/lenses (for those under 16) to a broader population.
5. Antitabaco (anti-Tobacco) Law
The Minister is “fully confident” that the prohibition of smoking on bar terraces will be implemented before the end of the current legislative term.
There is a perceived social consensus (among smokers and non-smokers) to expand smoke-free spaces and protect people from secondhand smoke.
The law will be presented to Congress for approval.
Overall Themes:
Expanding Rights: A consistent theme is the expansion of healthcare rights, including access to euthanasia, oral health, and visual health.
Addressing Financial Burdens: The Minister highlights the need to address the financial strain caused by long-term care and dependency, especially in the context of the ELA Law.
Social Consensus: The Minister frequently emphasizes the importance of social consensus in driving these policy changes.
Commitment to Improvement: A general commitment to improving existing systems (MIR, FSE) and ensuring access to healthcare services.
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