The South African Heart Foundation based in the Western Cape, Tygerberg has come out in support of the 'rebel' doctors who publicly expressed concern over the deteriorating staffing and conditions at state hospitals within the Port Elizabeth area (See: East Cape Doctors draw the line in the sand with Health Department). Cardiology Head of Department, Dr Sats Pillay is one of the 'rebel' doctors who has been singled out for disciplinary measures by the amoebic administration (See: Three Doctors … [Read more...] about Heartfelt Support for PEHC Cardiologists
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Psychiatrists Support ‘Rebel’ Doctors
The South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP) in the Eastern Cape Province recently pledged its support to the doctors of the Port Elizabeth Hospital Complex (PEHC) who spoke out openly about the crisis in health care service delivery in Port Elizabeth. SASOP said; "Being mindful that a progressively deteriorating health care crisis exists across the whole of the Eastern Cape, SASOP understands that doctors were forced into a position where they had to risk their careers by standing up … [Read more...] about Psychiatrists Support ‘Rebel’ Doctors
East Cape Doctors draw the line in the sand with Health Department
The Clinical Heads of Units (CHUs)of specialist departments at Dora Nginza, Livingstone and Provincial hospitals today effectively served notice on the Easter Cape Department of Health and National Treasury by stating that asof 1 July 2012 they will only perform emergency surgery as a first priority until such time as the current staffing crisis is addressed. The CHUs were represented by Dr Luwisile Pepeta (HOD of Paediatrics), Dr Basil Brown (HOD of Cardiology) and Dr Sats Pillay (HOD … [Read more...] about East Cape Doctors draw the line in the sand with Health Department
