Regional Secretary for Health orders opening of investigation on assistance provided to patient from São Jorge Island
The Regional Health Secretary has ordered the opening of an investigation on the assistance provided to a patient admitted to the São Jorge Island Health Unit on April 21.
This investigation intends to determine whether the appropriate procedures have been adopted for urgent air evacuation to the Santo Espírito Hospital on the island of Terceira.
On admission to the São Jorge Island Health Unit, the patient's clinical condition, according to the information provided by the attending physician, allowed him to await transfer through a commercial flight.
In the meantime, his clinical condition suddenly changed, resulting in the patient's death.
The investigation process will be conducted by the Regional Health Inspection.