Young doctors dissatisfied with health system, survey shows

A recent survey conducted by the Panhellenic Medical Association reveals deep dissatisfaction among doctors working in Greece's National Healthcare System (ESY).

Nearly half the doctors (50%) are dissatisfied with the country's healthcare system, with an even larger percentage of newer doctors (85.7%) expressing dissatisfaction. Citizens, on the other hand, tend to be more forgiving of the system, with 41.5% expressing satisfaction compared to 31.2% who were dissatisfied. Another 26.3% are neither pleased nor dissatisfied with the system.

GPO conducted the poll in April on behalf of the Panhellenic Medical Association, and it comprised 1,200 citizens and 700 doctors, with the purpose of studying the state of health in Greece and the need for healthcare sector reforms. Surprisingly, satisfaction levels stay almost the same when respondents are specifically asked about...