
Dentists' Work Strike: Crisis in Healthcare and Solutions
Recently, Dentists' strike, had a huge impact in the healthcare sector. Following the family physicians, dentists working in public hospitals also decided to take a similar action. This situation has become a major problem that directly affects the quality of healthcare services and access for patients.
Working Conditions of Dentists
Dentists working in public hospitals working conditions, is not compatible with modern healthcare services. In most hospitals, radiological and therapeutic equipment is inadequate. For example, in rooms where x-ray machines are located lack of lead shields, is a situation that threatens the health of dentists. In addition, the lack of dental imaging devices in some hospitals negatively affects the treatment process of patients.
Inadequate Equipment and Personnel Problem
In many public hospitals, X-ray technician shortage Dentists and patients are victimized due to this. This situation causes the treatment process to be prolonged and patients cannot access the necessary service. In addition, dentists work environments are in extremely primitive conditions. For example, some of our colleagues, cleaning staff They are forced to work alone, without even a single parent. This both reduces work efficiency and increases health risks.
Inadequacy of Dental Units
Dentists often inadequate dental units They have to work with . Especially in district state hospitals, there are cases where two dentists work in a single unit. This situation increases the difficulties experienced by both doctors and patients. Inadequacy of dental units, prolongs treatment processes and leads to patient dissatisfaction.
Hekimsen's Statements
In the statements made by Hekimsen, dentists improving health conditions It is emphasized that the Ministry of Health calls for improving hospital conditions and bringing dentists' working conditions to modern standards. This is of critical importance not only for the health of dentists but also for the health of patients.
Solution offers
- Modern Equipment Investments: Modern dental treatment and imaging devices must be provided in public hospitals.
- Staff Employment: Meeting the need for X-ray technicians and auxiliary personnel will ease the workload and increase service quality.
- Improving Working Conditions: Dentists' working environments must be organized and health and safety standards must be ensured.
- Making difference: Awareness of the importance of dental health should be increased in society and the role of dentists should be emphasized.
As a result
The dentists’ strike action highlights a significant problem in the healthcare sector. Improving working conditions, providing modern equipment and employing sufficient staff are critical to solving this problem. These steps need to be taken as soon as possible to improve the quality of healthcare and meet the needs of patients.