David Vivas-Orts

Mr. David Vivas-Orts

Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
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Academic Career Length

7Years (2020-Present)

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Julio Emilio Marco-FrancoJulio Emilio Marco-Franco
Julio Emilio Marco-Franco
PPPedro Pita-Barros
Pedro Pita-Barros
David Vivas-OrtsDavid Vivas-Orts
David Vivas-Orts
SGSilvia González-de-Julián
Silvia González-de-Julián
David Vivas-ConsueloDavid Vivas-Consuelo
David Vivas-Consuelo
We analysed issues concerning the establishment of compulsory vaccination against COVID-19, as well as the role of misinformation as a disincentive—especially when published by health professionals—and citizen acceptance of measures in this regard. Data from different surveys revealed a high degree of hesitation rather than outright opposition to vaccines. The most frequent complaint related to the COVID-19 vaccination was the fear of side effects. Within the Spanish and European legislative framework, both compulsory vaccination and government regulation of FN (Fake News) appear to be feasible options, counting on sufficient legal support, which could be reinforced by additional amendment. However, following current trends of good governance, policymakers must have public legitimation. Rather than compulsory COVID-19 vaccination, an approach based on education and truthful information, persuading the population of the benefits of a vaccine on a voluntary basis, is recommended. Disagreements between health professionals are positive, but they should be resolved following good practice and the procedures of the code of ethics. Furthermore, citizens do not support the involvement of government authorities in the direct control of news. Collaboration with the media and other organizations should be used instead.

2 October 2020 in Gerencia y Políticas de Salud
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CMCarla Sancho Mestre
Carla Sancho Mestre
MSMario Gómez Sacedón
Mario Gómez Sacedón
CVCarlos Roche Vilanova
Carlos Roche Vilanova
Este artículo tiene como objetivo analizar la financiación y el movimiento de pacientes en el Departamento de Salud de Torrevieja en España, situado en la Comunidad Valenciana, en una zona limítrofe con gran afluencia de turistas extranjeros, y donde el Gobierno regional ha firmado un partenariado público-privado (PPP). Para ello se utilizan datos extraídos de las cuentas anuales de la concesionaria y de los presupuestos regionales, y los aplicativos que recogen los demás aspectos de la sanidad pública en el territorio. Los resultados muestran varios aspectos. Primero, existe un incremento constante en el gasto público del Departamento de Salud de Torrevieja, a pesar de no observar un incremento total en la evolución de la población cubierta, que contrasta con el crecimiento menor del gasto público en los hospitales de gestión directa. Segundo, el análisis de la población del territorio costero muestra una gran presencia de extranjeros y, en períodos estivales, una mayor carga asistencial causada por los desplazamientos de la población nacional y extrajera. Los resultados pretenden ser útiles para futuros PPP en hospitales de zonas limítrofes y turísticas.