The national health system and respiratory care in Spain
According to the WHO Spanish public health system is among the 10 best in the world, covering virtually the entire population but it does not mean that there are no major problems to solve. Current article reviews the Spanish National Health System organization based on two levels of care: Primary care and Specialized Care. Author specify all groups who are covered by the National Health System, portfolio of services of the National Health System, available technical resources and management of respiratory diseases in Spain. Organization of the Departments of Pulmonology is given by author’s own experience. The ways of prescription and control of respiratory drugs in Spain are described. A brief history of the Spanish Society of Respiratory Disease (SEPAR) and its activities is given.