More patients being sent for treatment abroad

Ka Busuttil

Aug 22nd 2012, 12:33

My father-in-law has been sent to one such - it's a waste of money! The conditions in the original hospital where he was sent for Bone Marrow transplant to cure his Leukaemia were so bad that he ended up in ICU where he's been for the past 4 weeks. He's not the first such patient who has received poor medical care leading to ICU admission and even death! I just hope my father-in-law doesn't end up being brought home in a box, too!
The government should choose their hospitals more wisely and carry out spot checks or do patient satisfaction questionnaires. I'm sure they'd be surprised by the answers.....

Kenneth Bonnici

Aug 22nd 2012, 12:10

I have been to the UK with Bernard. We've always had an excellent service, from the moment of arrival to the moment of departure. We would also like to thank the Franciscan Nuns who host us, they are very dedicated. Thanks should also go to Consultant Franco Mercieca who has been always very helpful, available, professional and also generous. Thanks also to a lot of people ( family and extended family, Bernard's friends and siblings friends) who have been of great help and support, with their time and generosity.

Reginald Borg

Aug 22nd 2012, 11:31

Thank you, Minister Cassar!
Another thank you goes to the Malta Community Chest Fund who gives a helping hand to certain patients who need to go abroad for treatment!

Joseph Grech Attard

Aug 22nd 2012, 11:31

"In return, British nationals who were in Malta and required treatment received it free of charge.". Wasn't that pre-EU? As members of the EU British citizens receive free treatment in Malta anyway! Or it is not so?