Former director of Portimão emergency denies accusations that led to his replacement

João Coucelo, former director of the emergency service at Portimão Hospital, denies management incapacity accusations following his dismissal after an elderly patient's death. He claims he was not present during the incidents and argues that linking his removal to media reports is unfounded. The hospital administration criticized his inability to address urgent service issues and noted conflicts with team leaders and department directors, creating a challenging work environment. Coucelo attributes disagreements to a new organizational project presented to the Health Minister, which some found unappealing. He also refutes claims regarding a lack of communication about a ministerial visit to the hospital.