Between disease, suffering and death: the (in) visible role of health auxiliary technicians

Between disease, suffering and death: the (in) visible role of health auxiliary technicians

On a day of strike of health auxiliary technicians, who require the appreciation of work and career, the Essential It makes known the challenges and motivations of these professionals.

Hospitals’ daily life would not be possible without the work of auxiliary health technicians. However, these professionals do not feel due recognition for the functions they perform.

After 15 years of claimsthis professional career was created, which corresponded to a increase that translates into less than 50 euros. ANDessential listening to these professionals And realize the difference they make in teams and care to patients.

ELISA ALMEIDA It’s one of hundreds of auxiliary health techniques in Portugal. Most of the people with whom they intersect do not miss the opportunity to ask you for help or simply talk.

Work there 36 years at the Coimbra University Hospital Center and, to this day, is Hard to forget someone who has followed.

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Editorial Coordination: Conceição Lino

Journalist: Ana Lúcia Martins

Image: Romeu Carvalho, Paulo Cepa, 4kfly

Image Edition: Marisabel Neto

Production: Rita Padua

Colorist: Gonçalo Carvoeiras

Graphics: Sara Almeida, João Vaz Oliveira, Rui Silva, rolling Arrifana and Walid Saleh

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