Medical Professionals Warn of Potential Effects from Primary Care Service Changes

The Dominican Society of Family and Community Medicine has raised concerns about recent changes affecting primary care services, including modifications to work schedules, service hours, staff distribution, intern physicians, and organizational structure of primary care centers. These systemic changes to first-level healthcare facilities could impact patient access to preventive care and chronic disease management. Primary care serves as the foundation for early detection and management of conditions requiring ongoing medical supervision. Healthcare professionals warn that service disruptions may delay patient treatment and increase burden on secondary and tertiary care facilities.