A Lithuanian psychiatrist who has emigrated to Norway reveals stark differences in the treatment of medical professionals, noting that in Lithuania, doctors frequently face aggression from patients, heavy workloads, and overwhelming bureaucratic demands. He reflects on the deteriorating working conditions in Lithuania, emphasizing that the hope for improvement seems bleak, particularly for those at the peak of their careers. This situation leads many doctors, including himself, to seek better opportunities abroad.

The psychiatrist, while working remotely for Lithuanian patients, acknowledges that not everything has worsened for medical professionals in Lithuania; there have been improvements in certain areas. However, he stresses that systemic issues still persist, largely due to the lack of compromise between healthcare professionals and unions, which often settle for unsatisfactory solutions rather than striving for significant change. This admission highlights the ongoing struggles within the healthcare system, and the need for more robust support for medical employees.

The commentary by other professionals, including M. Jakubauskienė, points out the importance of recognizing the failures in the health system, referring to the observations by G. Nausėda as accurate rather than merely critical. The entire situation underscores the urgent need for reform within Lithuania's healthcare landscape to address the issues faced by doctors and ultimately provide better care for patients, which is becoming increasingly difficult as many medical professionals opt for migration in pursuit of a healthier working environment.