- February 4, 2025
- 7:57 am
Free Healthcare in Portugal
Recently, it has become clear that the emergency medical system in Lisbon hospitals is facing significant challenges, leading to long wait times for urgent cases. This situation raises important questions about how individuals can ensure their safety and gain quick access to medical care.
The average waiting time for emergency patients in Lisbon’s hospitals can reach up to 18 hours.
For example, according to the National Health Service Portal, at 8:30 AM, there were 60 patients with yellow tags (urgent) at the Amadora-Sintra emergency department, with an average waiting time of 17 hours and 56 minutes, while the recommended waiting time is 60 minutes.
In Lisbon’s hospitals, the average waiting time for emergency patients ranged from almost 18 hours at Fernando Fonseca (Amadora-Sintra) to 1 hour and 6 minutes at Garcia de Orta, Almada.
At Santa Maria Hospital, the average waiting time was 7 hours and 53 minutes, while at the Beatriz Angelo Hospital’s emergency department in Loures, 45 people were waiting with yellow tags, with a waiting time of 13 hours and 47 minutes.
For those facing long queues at Lisbon hospitals, there are several strategies that could help improve the situation. Considering the option of purchasing health insurance may provide additional options and quicker access to medical care in case of unexpected circumstances. This can be an important aspect in ensuring the safety of yourself and your loved ones.
