The Málaga Regional University Hospital will begin its assistance activities at the Pascual Centre on November 9, 2026, incorporating 15 consultations across four specialties and a Continuity of Care Unit for complex chronic patients and frail elderly individuals.
The opening will be carried out progressively in three phases. In this first phase, six consultations of Internal Medicine, four of Neurology, three of Digestive System, and two of Anesthesiology will begin operating. These consultations, which were previously held in other hospital facilities, will be relocated to the new centre.
To facilitate the relocation process, patient appointments have been managed so they are aware of the new location. During the first few days, contingency consultations will also be maintained at the previous facilities to address any potential location errors by patients.
Improvement in Care for Chronic Patients
The first vice president and councillor for Presidency, Health and Emergencies, Antonio Sanz, has highlighted that the Pascual Centre will enable specialised care for individuals with complex chronic diseases and frail elderly patients, who require follow-up more tailored to their health status.
The Continuity of Care Unit is designed to provide specialised treatments without the need for patients to be hospitalised, facilitating continuity of care. Alongside the outpatient consultations, this unit will provide comprehensive follow-up for each patient and coordinate care among different health professionals.
Phased Opening and New Care Areas
The operation of the Pascual Centre is organised into three phases, incorporating different areas as the necessary adjustments are completed. In addition to the initial consultations, the following phases will include the opening of a hospitalisation floor primarily for frail elderly and complex chronic patients, as well as three digestive endoscopy rooms.
This new structure aims to improve coordination between Primary Care and hospital services. It is expected that this will allow for a quicker response to changes in patients' health and reduce the need for hospital admissions through more effective clinical follow-up.
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