Spanish public health is a subject that generates conflicting opinions. For some, it is an exemplary model of universal access and qualitywhile others criticize its flaws, such as the long waiting lists wave saturation of services. This duality … This has been debated many times and recently one of the most recognized doctors in the country, Dr. Pedro Cavadas, decided to give his take on the issue.
In an interview with the ‘Plano General’ program on La 2, presented by journalist Jenaro Castro, the prestigious Valencian surgeon gave his point of view on the Spanish health system.
During the interview, Cavadas described the Spanish public health system as “a jewel”, emphasizing that, compared to most health systems in the world, Spanish health care offers quality care and universal access. “We have a public health system comparable to most countries,” he said.
However, the doctor also addressed the most demanding face of medicine. Referring to the surgerydescribes it as “the dark side of medicine”, a discipline which, according to him, requires sacrifices from both patients and healthcare professionals.
Furthermore, the Valencian doctor criticized the idea of immortalitycalling it “absurd”, and addressing global issues such as overpopulation, which he says is causing uncontrolled migration flows.
However, Cavadas did not limit himself to talking about the medical field. During the interview, the famous doctor also expressed his concern about the situation. politics in Spaincalling her “very ill.” “If you take the lies out of politics, there is very little left,” he said, emphasizing the urgent need for regeneration based on honesty and truth.
The life of Dr. Cavadas
Dr. Pedro Cavadas Rodríguez was born in Valencia in 1965 and is one of the most recognized surgeons in the world. Graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Valencia in 1989 and specialized in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, Cavadas stood out for carrying out pioneering operations, such as first full face transplant in Spain and one of the first in the world.
His passion for medicine led him to found the “Pedro Cavadas Foundation” in 2003, a non-profit organization which offers modern reconstructive surgery to disadvantaged people, mainly in Africa. This humanitarian commitment has earned him international recognition, displaying an altruistic side that complements his brilliant surgical career.
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