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Patient Watchdog Reports Decade-High Medical Negligence Claims in Spain for 2025

The group cites long surgical waits as a key pressure.

Overview

  • The association logged 14,986 alleged cases in 2025, including 951 with fatal outcomes, marking increases over 2024.
  • Murcia registered 430 complaints, ranking ninth among regions, while Castilla y León recorded 858, with Valladolid leading its provinces at 306.
  • Official Ministry data for mid‑2025 show 832,728 patients on surgical waiting lists with a 118‑day average wait, which the group disputes as understated.
  • Diagnostic errors and lost therapeutic opportunity were most cited, alongside premature discharges, hospital infections, delayed or absent ambulances, and surgical errors.
  • The report highlights emergency department management issues at 10 hospitals, links greater use of private providers to persistent delays, and warns about risks from overreliance on AI in care.