2023-08-14 18:58:11
In 2019, a new center for acute vascular pathologies was established on the island, reaffirming its commitment to patients.
Dr. Rafael Santini President of the Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Photo: Medicine and Public Health Magazine
He Exodus of health professionals in Puerto Rico affects all medical subspecialties, including cardiovascular surgery. This is due to the need to access better job opportunities, better working conditions and broader possibilities for professional development.
For this reason, during the annual Convention of the Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, the Journal of Medicine and Public Health spoke exclusively with the President of said Society, Dr. Rafael Santini, who explained that health professionals must leave Puerto Rico to subspecialize.
“In the isla We don’t have any type of subspecialty, we have to prepare abroad, and there is an opportunity not to return”.
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the lack of resources doctors, specialized equipment, in addition to adequate strengthening can hinder the practice and development of these doctors.
Likewise, excessive workload, lack of personal and stress can affect the quality of life and job satisfaction of physicians, which can lead to seeking opportunities elsewhere, despite being necessary in the isla.
They specialize and don’t come back
Data from the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics show that the decrease in the number of doctors goes back to 2005, when 345 doctors emigrated from the country.
Although there were fluctuations in the emigration of doctors from then until 2013, in the last three years this decline has accelerated. The expert indicated that “of my generation, in terms of surgeons vascularbetween the ages of 35 and 45, regarding 10 stayed in the United States.”
This situation has a direct impact on the patient, since it makes it difficult for them to access the medical services. Specifically, pediatric specialties, as well as surgical ones, are the most affected, as is the availability of anesthesiologists or other health professionals. Many of these doctors are seeking job opportunities elsewhere due to this situation.
The importance of vascular specialists
Although a specific percentage of prevalence is not provided, diseases vascular They are a significant health problem in Puerto Rico.
The importance of experts in the isla is outstanding in several aspects, since they play a fundamental role in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases, as well as disorders of the vascular system, which includes arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels.
“I mean, the work is hard. Puerto Ricans have a high incidence of this type of problem due to our diet or genetic predisposition, more than 85% of our patients have diabetes,” explained the doctor.
Los experts vascular they use advanced diagnostic techniques, such as Doppler ultrasound, angiography, and magnetic resonance imaging, to assess the function of the vascular system. This allows them to accurately identify any abnormalities or diseases, facilitating timely and effective treatment.
They also play an important role in disease prevention. vascular through education and promotion of healthy lifestyles. They can provide guidance on the essentials of maintaining a balanced diet, regular exercise, quitting smoking, and managing risk factors, for diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
What do vascular specialists need?
Despite the government’s efforts, more influence must be incentives that attract doctors who are left out of the islaexplained the expert that “we need to give some kind of economic incentive, to improve the process of returning with medical plans.”
“We need hospitals to cooperate, to be proactive in the network, in the recruitment of surgeons vascularbecause there really are surgeons”.
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