September 10, 2025Ciência & Saúde ColetivaOpen Access

New paths for specialized care in the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: results from the Super Centro Carioca de Saúde

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Descriptive cross-sectional study evaluates outpatient regulations and specialized procedures in the municipality, indicating future planning needs.

There was a 3.7-fold increase in requests for medical appointments, highlighting rising healthcare demand.
The super centro carioca de saúde provided 19% of available slots in 2023, primarily for imaging and ophthalmology.
Despite a 4% reduction in waiting lists overall, appointments saw a 38% increase in waiting times.
The need for ongoing planning is critical as demand for doctor’s appointments continues to grow.

Britto et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Descriptive cross-sectional study evaluates outpatient regulations and specialized procedures in the municipality, indicating future planning needs.