‘Confederation of Doctors’ to go to the Ministry of Health, follow the request to ‘reduce working hours’, pay 80 hours / week, get all the current out of depression
On October 25, in case of controversy over doctors’ working hours The Nurses’ Union and the Workers’ Union said they will go to monitor the progress in resolving the working hours of doctors, nurses and health workers. with an indication of the content
Currently, the work of medical staff working with the government Very high number of hours per week both during and outside office hours From a survey of the year 2019 approximately “Workload and burnout in the work of healthcare personnel and their impact on patients” By Prof. Assoc. Dr. Methee Wongsirisuwan With 1,105 doctors participating in the survey, it was found that over 60% of doctors worked more than 80 hours a week. Thai nurses work an average of 71-80 hours per week. such as the number of hours of work Considered higher than the labor law stipulated twice.
Working in this way has a big impact. It directly affects the body and mind of doctors and nurses. Many people face power outages. or depression but can’t choose whether to stay on or not Because many hospitals don’t have enough jobs. and had to resign due to inability to work under pressure with a weak physical condition. it is the risk to the patient himself.
In the past, complaints have been filed by medical personnel for a long time. require the setting of the working hours of health professionals. Representatives of relevant agencies such as the Medical Council, the Nursing Council and the Ministry of Public Health were present at each meeting. You know problems and offers. But in the end there was never an official agreement. or it is defined as a law to control work in any way
More recently, representatives from the Thai Frontline Confederation of Physicians (TFPC), along with representatives from the workers union, the medical personnel branch and Nurses Connect will apply to attend the meeting with the Labor Commission. Chamber of Deputies monitor the progress of the working hours of doctors, nurses and medical personnel and discuss problems with the working hours of medical personnel with the relevant government agencies on 25 October 2022 from 13:00 onwards at the Ministry of Public Health. Nonthaburi Province All 3 organizations will have a joint statement at 4.00 pm We invite the media to join the news on this date and time.
with great respect
Dr. Chutinat Chinudomporn, National Federation of Practitioners
However, after the meeting There will be a press release In front of the Ministry of Public Health Building, Nonthaburi Province
