Neurologist Leaves Malacky Hospital as Patients Criticize Treatment Access

A neurologist identified as Basel has departed from medical services in Malacky, a town near Bratislava, prompting criticism from patients over appointment cancellations and treatment access issues. The departure has left patients facing disrupted care, with scheduled appointments being cancelled. Patients have expressed frustration with the handling of the situation and concerns about continuity of neurological services in the area. The departure highlights ongoing challenges in Slovakia's healthcare system, particularly in specialized medical services outside major urban centers, where recruitment and retention of specialists remains difficult.