The 2nd Health District of Piraeus and the Aegean is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a patient who visited the Salamina Health Center. The Director has ordered an urgent Administrative Examination to ascertain the conditions under which the incident was managed and to verify adherence to established medical protocols. The patient presented at the Health Center accompanied by relatives, complaining of severe chest pain, prompting immediate clinical and laboratory evaluation that included an electrocardiogram. The findings raised suspicions and indicated the need for further hospital investigation.

Following the established medical protocols, the attending physicians recommended an urgent transfer via ambulance to a hospital with a cardiology unit, and a referral document was issued. However, after being thoroughly informed, the patient chose to leave voluntarily and go to the hospital using a private means of transport, accompanied by a family member. This choice raises questions about the communication and understanding of the patient's condition and the implications for the healthcare professionals involved.

The preliminary investigation aims to clarify the decisions made during the patient's visit and whether all protocols were adequately followed. Given the serious nature of the incident, the outcome of this administrative examination may have significant repercussions for the Health Center and those responsible for patient care, potentially leading to reforms in protocol adherence and staff training regarding critical conditions such as chest pain.