Gastroenterology Specialists in Private Medicine in Spain: Results of a National SEPD Survey (�PRIVIDIGEST� Survey)

The PRIVIDIGEST survey is an initiative of the Spanish Society of Digestive Pathology (SEPD) designed to analyse the reality of private practice in our specialty in Spain. It describes a sector undergoing profound change, where the traditional model of isolated consultation is disappearing in favour of a mixed practice, mainly integrated into more complex hospital and clinic structures. In the clinical and technological sphere, there are striking contrasts, as although specialists have modern, high-definition equipment, there is insufficient adherence to the monitoring of internationally required quality indicators. Similarly, there is a large gap between expectations and the actual use of artificial intelligence, as although it is considered a tool with great potential, its daily use is still minimal due to economic and organisational barriers. Finally, the analysis highlights significant gaps in non-clinical training. Specialists acknowledge a general lack of knowledge in the areas of business management, taxation and legal liability, and call on the SEPD to take a leading role in providing specific advice.