Healthcare Sector Criticizes Proposed Reform of Statutory Framework
Healthcare workers express dissatisfaction over proposed changes, claiming potential worsening of work conditions.
The Ministry of Health, under the leadership of Mónica García, has drafted a preliminary bill dated January 9, 2025, aimed at reforming the Statutory Framework Law concerning healthcare personnel.
The proposed legislation, which has been leaked to the public, has provoked significant dissatisfaction across the healthcare sector, which had anticipated improvements in working conditions.
Contrary to expectations, the draft is perceived by healthcare professionals as potentially detrimental to their working conditions.
Sources from healthcare unions reported to OKDIARIO that the draft law could further deteriorate the already challenging conditions faced by medical practitioners.
"This proposed reform is seen as superficial and lacks substantive measures to address key issues," noted union representatives, emphasizing the absence of budget allocations or crucial modifications.
Union sources have also pointed out that the anticipated changes to the working hours regulations have not been addressed, notably the treatment of complementary shifts, leaving some medical professionals working 60 to 70 hours per week.
The union criticism indicates a two-year history of slow progress on the reform, with only minimal adjustments previously made to the statutory framework.
Prior to the summer, a deeper reform was expected, marking the beginning of the Ministry’s initiative to overhaul the regulations thoroughly.
Union representatives allege that their recommendations have been overlooked by Mónica García's Ministry, despite numerous submissions and consultations.
They express continued frustration over the unmet expectations for meaningful modifications to the existing framework, particularly regarding the reinstatement of an independent statute for medical professionals.
Additionally, recent announcements regarding MIR (Resident Medical Intern) students not being able to combine public and private sector work have been criticized as distractions.
Union representatives assert that compatibility regulations are governed by state law and question why medical professionals seem specifically targeted by these policies.
The proposed legislation, which has been leaked to the public, has provoked significant dissatisfaction across the healthcare sector, which had anticipated improvements in working conditions.
Contrary to expectations, the draft is perceived by healthcare professionals as potentially detrimental to their working conditions.
Sources from healthcare unions reported to OKDIARIO that the draft law could further deteriorate the already challenging conditions faced by medical practitioners.
"This proposed reform is seen as superficial and lacks substantive measures to address key issues," noted union representatives, emphasizing the absence of budget allocations or crucial modifications.
Union sources have also pointed out that the anticipated changes to the working hours regulations have not been addressed, notably the treatment of complementary shifts, leaving some medical professionals working 60 to 70 hours per week.
The union criticism indicates a two-year history of slow progress on the reform, with only minimal adjustments previously made to the statutory framework.
Prior to the summer, a deeper reform was expected, marking the beginning of the Ministry’s initiative to overhaul the regulations thoroughly.
Union representatives allege that their recommendations have been overlooked by Mónica García's Ministry, despite numerous submissions and consultations.
They express continued frustration over the unmet expectations for meaningful modifications to the existing framework, particularly regarding the reinstatement of an independent statute for medical professionals.
Additionally, recent announcements regarding MIR (Resident Medical Intern) students not being able to combine public and private sector work have been criticized as distractions.
Union representatives assert that compatibility regulations are governed by state law and question why medical professionals seem specifically targeted by these policies.
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