Backlash against 'persecution regulation' grows! Family physicians to strike for 5 days
Protests by family physicians against changes to the Family Medicine Contract and Payment Regulation continue. The Turkish Medical Association (TTB) announced that they will hold a 5-day strike from December 2 to 6, stating that they will continue their struggle until the regulation, which they call the "Persecution Regulation," is withdrawn. Healthcare workers argue that the new regulation weakens healthcare services and the nature of the patient-physician relationship.
Changes to the Family Medicine Contract and Payment Regulation continue to spark major backlash within the healthcare community. Following a three-day strike, family physicians have now decided to hold a new five-day strike from December 2 to 6, 2024.
BACKLASH CONTINUES: WITHDRAW THE "PERSECUTION REGULATION"!
The Turkish Medical Association (TTB) drew attention to the difficulties faced by healthcare workers and reiterated that the regulation in question must be withdrawn. In a statement, the TTB noted that this regulation, which they call the "Persecution Regulation," harms healthcare services and its employees. Emphasizing that their struggle for the cancellation of this regulation will continue, the TTB warned the Ministry of Health once again, stating, "We do not accept this course of action. We will continue our protests for our professional honor and public health."
PHYSICIANS ARE BEING TURNED INTO A CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP
Family physicians and professional organizations state that the new regulation damages the nature of the patient-physician relationship and turns it into a "customer relationship." Healthcare workers argue that the changes in the regulation lower the quality of healthcare services and put employees in a difficult position, and they maintain that this regulation must be canceled immediately.
THE STRUGGLE OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS CONTINUES
Protests are growing in response to this regulation, which has drawn major backlash from family physicians. The 5-day strike, which follows a 3-day strike, sends the message that healthcare workers will continue their struggle until their legitimate demands are met.
FAMILY PHYSICIANS CONTINUE PREPARATIONS FOR A 5-DAY STRIKE
This crisis in the healthcare sector continues to grow with the determined struggle of family physicians and healthcare professional organizations. The TTB is demanding the withdrawal of the regulation with the strike that will take place between December 2 and 6.
News Source: 12punto
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