In Portugal, the healthcare system is often ranked among Europe’s best. Yet, people with chronic illnesses like fibromyalgia, severe spinal conditions, or debilitating mental health struggles are frequently dismissed, ignored, or laughed at by medical professionals. Patients wait indefinitely for support, face bureaucratic neglect, and sometimes are even charged fees they cannot afford.Should escaping violence be worth less than recovering from a medical procedure? What does this say about how Portugal values survivors?