More than 13,500 examinations were conducted at the Emergency Department of UMBAL Burgas during the busy three-month period from June 1 to August 31. Data shows that an average of 150 patients per day sought qualified medical assistance at the region's largest healthcare facility. A significant portion of this volume consists of the pediatric and orthopedic clinics, which recorded over 6,000 examinations, corresponding to an average of 1,000 people per month for each of the two units.
Traditionally, the summer season presents the hospital with serious challenges due to the significant increase in the population along the Southern Black Sea coast. UMBAL Burgas takes care of a large number of patients, covering both local residents of Burgas and the region, as well as the numerous people temporarily staying in resort areas. Every figure in these statistics represents a real person in need of timely support. Between June and August, 6,851 people were admitted for treatment at the hospital. The largest influx of patients was reported in the following departments:
- Vascular Surgery Clinic;
- Department of Nephrology;
- Department of Neurology;
- Department of Cardiology;
- Department of Neonatology and Maternity Ward, where an average of five babies were born daily.
Nearly 90% of all patients at UMBAL Burgas are admitted for emergency treatment, which confirms the hospital's key role in the regional health system. In recent months, claims have surfaced from patients regarding a lack of doctors on duty or specialists, but conducted checks did not substantiate these reports. UMBAL Burgas remains the only medical facility in the region providing specialists from over 30 medical fields, working in full coordination with the Emergency Department. At the same time, consultancy assistance is guaranteed in areas such as thoracic surgery and urology.
It is important to note that the decision to choose a specific specialist is not made in advance, but is based entirely on a precise medical assessment of the patient's condition upon arrival. Consultations are provided as needed, and if the condition requires hospitalization, the patient is referred to the appropriate unit for further diagnosis and therapy. This is critically important in complex and urgent cases where effective treatment often requires expertise from several medical specialties simultaneously. It is also determined on-site at the Emergency Department whether a case is truly an emergency or if the patient should be directed to an urgent care clinic or a general practitioner. According to emergency medicine standards, an emergency case is considered one where a suddenly occurring condition could lead to death, severe, or irreversible harm if immediate measures are not taken.