UHM sets up commission to study health proposals

Jeremy J Camilleri

Jan 16th 2010, 10:16

Does this mean that they ll argue in favour of making people suffering from depression, and difficult pregnancies unable to qualify for sick leave, as has happened in past agreements between the UHM and the employer?

h galea

Jan 16th 2010, 01:55

UHM, about time that people be respected.Issue should be,Doctors not present as per appointment.This is on regular basis,causing more stress to patients but also confusion to other co-workers.No.2 issue ,patients in waiting areas.We have to queue in small groups four times until it's time for our appointment. This causes extra stress,packing people in small areas. No 4.,the heating system in hospital.One has to consider a crowed place requires the room temperature to be lowered.We have a habit of over dressing, while the nurses go round in short sleeves.

Another problem and this is more series.Dr. X prescribes Valium,and from the govt despencery you receive another Deazepam, on opening the bag you find that the pills has the name Stedon.Yes they are for the same purpose,BUT who are they to know more than the doctor to change the pills,perhaps the side effects etc do not tally with other medicine the patient is receiving, or suppose of overdoze.I asked the top brass to change the name on the ''white card''as to pills supplied by despenser.She replied,''we cannot do that,the doctor has to do it'' so who the hell gave her permission to supply other pills,who will take responsibility !!!!!

Alfred Farrugia

Jan 15th 2010, 23:01

I wish to congratulate the UHM for taking such an initiative. May I suggest that on its website the UHM publishes brief reports on the findings and conclusions of this Commission – even in the form of work-in-progress – on a regular basis? In this way the membership will know what is being said and discussed, and it would be possible to submit further feedback and input. Keep up the good work.

Christian Sciberras

Jan 15th 2010, 18:46

@J.Tonna - Speaking in your language; YEAH RIGHT. Back to the article. Great news! Yet another layer of bureaucracy over ...uhm... bureaucracy. What we need is directives and laws on project managers and employers, not complicating matters. Another plot on get more people? Seems to me we're turning life itself into political colours.

J.Tonna

Jan 15th 2010, 18:29

A UNION THAT REALLY CARES FOR HER MEMBERS AND ALL THE MALTESE PEOPLE.

J Busuttil

Jan 15th 2010, 17:47

Well done to UHM for being a proactive union for patients right where it really matters. I think other organisations will follow this example and put foward their proposals.