The Portuguese Medical Association (Ordem dos Médicos) has launched an inquiry into a doctor from Benavente, Santarém, following allegations that she accepted illicit payments to approve disability pension applications. The case, reported by SIC, suggests the doctor charged approximately 1,000 euros per case, leading to dozens of employees from a single public company retiring on disability grounds. The Medical Association condemned the alleged actions as a severe breach of medical ethics and has pledged to cooperate with the Public Prosecutor's Office and other authorities to ensure accountability.