Bolnavii care nu au unde să fie transferați: criză de locuri la îngrijiri paliative în spitalele din Sibiu

Romania faces a significant shortage of palliative care beds, with only 3,700 available for nearly 192,000 patients annually. This lack of resources leads to patients being stuck in other hospital departments, straining the healthcare system. The distribution of palliative care beds is uneven across the country, affecting patient quality of life and hospital operations. Some hospitals report high occupancy rates in their palliative care units, while others struggle to transfer patients due to bed shortages. The situation highlights systemic issues in accessing palliative care, resulting in prolonged suffering for many patients.