Prosecutor's Office Clears Andalusian Health Service of Alleged Mammogram Deletion Claims

The Prosecutor's Office of Sevilla has officially archived a complaint from the Association of Women with Breast Cancer of Sevilla, known as Amama, regarding alleged deletions of mammograms from the Andalusian Health Service (SAS). The authorities found no indications of any crimes related to the disclosure of secrets or damage to computer systems, as suggested by the association. According to reports, the prosecutor concluded that the surge in service requests overwhelmed the system, which caused it to malfunction. There was no evidence to support the claim that any deletions had occurred, nor that any crime had been committed, as noted by ABC and confirmed by sources within the Prosecutor's Office. Amama's initial complaint was further supported by the Patient Defender, who raised concerns about potential destruction of documents containing sensitive health and treatment information for those affected. They alleged possible crimes including disloyalty in document custody, privacy violations, and a lack of integrity in public office operations. However, the Prosecutor's Office refuted these claims, stating that no direct evidence of intentional manipulation was discovered and that the technical issues were simply a result of the system being overwhelmed with requests for access to medical images through the citizens' service module. The findings concluded that the clinical data in the medical records of those involved are “complete, authentic, and consistent,” dismissing any assertions of deliberate deletions, human error, or procedural violations. The president of Amama, Ángela Claverol, had filed the complaint on October 21, claiming that medical records were being deleted from the SAS platforms. Health Counselor Antonio Sanz denied these allegations. The supposed deletions came to light weeks prior when women faced challenges within the breast cancer screening program. Claverol identified that certain medical tests, including mammograms and ultrasounds, were reportedly disappearing from digital platforms like Clic Salud or Diraya, alongside detected changes in some of the records. These concerns have now been officially dismissed by the Prosecutor's Office. The episode highlights the urgent need for transparency and reliability within health services, especially as the issue of breast cancer remains critical. According to the UN, every minute four women are diagnosed with breast cancer, underscoring the importance of accurate and accessible health information. Stay informed with ongoing updates from El Huffpost available on mobile apps for both Android and iOS. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2