Coronary heart affected person for 20 hours in Nicosia ER because of medical doctors’ disagreement

A affected person with a coronary heart situation remained within the ER part of the Nicosia Common Hospital for 20 hours because of a disagreement amongst clinic heads concerning which specialty would obtain him because of the complexity of his situation. As a result of elevated variety of sufferers and big issues that appeared on Friday night on the ER, but in addition on Saturday, the Sufferers’ Federation known as for a unprecedented assembly requesting explanations.

President of the Sufferers’ Federation Marios Kouloumas stated issues haven’t been resolved, medical doctors do no matter they need and consequently sufferers endure. He famous that this case can’t be accepted and known as on the Well being Minister, who’s accountable, to undertake initiatives that can facilitate the entry of residents to well being providers.

He famous that OKYPY is much more liable for this case because it had the function and the jurisdiction to eradicate the issues.