Feb 16 – GHA Doctor Resignations “Will Affect Continuity Of Care”
The GSD has said that another consultant has left the GHA according to information being received by the party from “distressed patients” who have had appointments cancelled.
A statement continued: “This follows the resignation of Dr Kovac, a surgeon at the hospital, within the last few weeks and four consultants last year together with an unprecedented morale survey conducted by doctors at the hospital. This time, we are told it is Dr Lorenc the endocrinologist that has suddenly resigned.
“The news has been so sudden that patients were called yesterday to be told that appointments with the doctor today were cancelled. Dr Lorenc was a highly regarded doctor who saw (amongst other patients) people suffering from diabetes.
“It is inevitable that this and other recent resignations will create an unfortunate vacuum in continuity of care. The GSD calls on the Government to explain what contingency plans it has in place to reassure patients who have had their appointments cancelled that they will be seen by alternative doctors within a reasonable period of time.”
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