Sunday, September 26, 2010

Physicians Threaten to Strike Over New Patient Protection Bill

The Federation of Medical and Public Health Operators of Thailand threatens to strike if the government continues to push forward the new patient protection bill.

The Federation of Medical and Public Health Operators of Thailand Deputy Director Tapanawong Tang-uraiwan sent a letter to the Public Health Minister expressing opposition to the new patient protection bill.

He explained that the letter contains the signatures of 10,000 people in Roi Et province who oppose having such a law, which, he claims, is not fair to doctors.

Tapanawong went on to say there are 1.3 million residents in Roi Et, while only 167 doctors work there, when at least 872 doctors are needed to effectively provide services in the province.

As such, the bill on the protection for those who are affected by public health service will put an enormous amount of pressure on already work-ridden doctors, who are already trying their best to avoid mistakes. Read more...

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