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NMA Vs JOHESU Vs FG Vs Patients........ Why The Hatred For Doctors??? by DebateNigeria: 11:41pm On Jul 10, 2014 |
I know this topic may not make FP because it is not against the medical doctors as only topics against doctors make FP. I have always been an anonymous visitor or guest here but had to join nairaland to post this topic. It is really saddening to see how Nigerians regard their medical doctors. I have been following this saga on nairaland, Facebook, other social media and print media. I came into conclusion that Nigerians have misplaced priorities. We hate doctors so much and yet we roll out our drums in celebration each time our children graduate to become one. I have some friends who swore that since they could not study medicine, they will do everything in their powers to ensure their kids study medicine. Why the so much hatred for doctors. I once had a sister who decided to go to a nurse at home to take her delivery, after this nurse tried all she could do, she referred her to a general hospital and I must say that the doctors where so professional about it, they did not want to lose the baby or the mother, my sister was so bad I thought she would not make it but for the doctors she survived, the baby survived too. It was the doctors who took her blood samples ran a test in the ward side lab brought out the test result in less than 5 mins and said she will need blood. These same doctors took the sample to the lab about 500 meters from the ward, went back to check that the blood was ready, wheeled her to the theatre, monitored her till she was awake. All of these happened mid night and the doctor was present again very early the next morning. I was forced to ask the doctor "oga when do you rest", he smiled and said "it's part of the training". I must say the input of other health professionals was minimal. I was amazed. I am not justifying the doctors strike, I am not in support of any strike but a better understanding of the fight in the health sector is important for all. I often see people make bad comments about nurses. Though nurses are trained to offer care, I must say doctors I have met are still more caring than nurses. The day you or any of your relative is admitted in a public hospital you may understand what I am trying to say. They shout at patients and their relatives, they may not even wait an extra minute once their shift is over. But doctors are patient, they don't gossip unlike others who stay in the ward gossiping patients and their relatives. Here is an article that was shared on Facebook and I feel nairaland could benefit from it. It may be bias because it is coming from a medical doctor but I feel it is the honest truth. I appeal to our doctors to go back to work, patients are dying. We need you and we appreciate your effort. THE JOHESU BROUHAHA ....... MY PERSONAL OPINION This is also to announce my membership of nairaland. I shall engage in meaningful debate and will not entertain any form of insult as that is the reason I refused to join initially. Nairaland is a great community and I have learnt a lot as a guest. I wish I will learn more as a member 1 Like |
Re: NMA Vs JOHESU Vs FG Vs Patients........ Why The Hatred For Doctors??? by Onlinebizexpert(m): 11:56pm On Jul 10, 2014 |
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Re: NMA Vs JOHESU Vs FG Vs Patients........ Why The Hatred For Doctors??? by yorex2011: 12:20am On Jul 11, 2014 |
Well... The truth is no one hates something without having a reason for doing so.. The same way you commended dat doctor who treated your sister, there is someone out there who dislikes them due to some experience too. I'm not against any profession in any way but the state of the country has led to this... There is really no right side or wrong side to this but i stand for justice and fairness...everyone has a role to play in d development of Nigeria, from d economists to the doctors to the accountant to the engineers.. Its good that they fight for their rights but they shud remember that they are not the only ones "suffering" in this country |
Re: NMA Vs JOHESU Vs FG Vs Patients........ Why The Hatred For Doctors??? by Samgreguc(m): 4:44am On Jul 11, 2014 |
Welcome to NL. . I came across the role of a CMD and I discovered that its not exclusively for the Physicians. . I therefore suggest that name be changed, the ACT ammended and made open to all. |
Re: NMA Vs JOHESU Vs FG Vs Patients........ Why The Hatred For Doctors??? by drwebs: 7:12am On Jul 11, 2014 |
Front page material. The public has been so misinformed or does not know the difference between a doctor or nurse(esp male nurses), pharmacist, chemist, lab scientist or technician or due to lack of guidance that they go to chemist stores for treatment when they are ill. It's a common thing to now see chemist stores hanging stethoscopes in a bid to deceive people into believing they can diagnose and dispense drugs to them and some of them end up worsening the condition of this unfortunate Nigerians before referring them to see the doctors . Some even die in the process. The public needs to be educated on how the health care system works and health workers should also know their job designation and educate and guide the citizens aright. |
Re: NMA Vs JOHESU Vs FG Vs Patients........ Why The Hatred For Doctors??? by thaqib(m): 4:47pm On Jul 14, 2014 |
DebateNigeria: I know this topic may not make FP because it is not against the medical doctors as only topics against doctors make FP. I have always been an anonymous visitor or guest here but had to join nairaland to post this topic.. Unfortunately I am just seeing this. The stream of responses u have gotten will only buttress your initial position that doctors are seen as devil's incarnate by other healthcare workers all because in the scheme of affairs as it is now,they are considered the leader. As for the general populace,their positions are influenced largely by ignorance and partly by jealously( among the educated ones). I have read a few sincere positions by educated fellow(I won't forget the one by that engineer). But you know what, the government is the culprit promoting anarchy in the system by being unassertive and allowing itself 2 be coerced by an amorphous body called JOHESU. For me , the government should take the bull by the horn, dismiss everybody and issues fresh appointments atating the duties and career progression of each discipline. In that way,there would be no unneccessary agitations or accusations of unfairness in appointments . If other people thinks the 'oliver twist' of doctors are too much( by canvassing that order/ sanity must be maintained in the health sector as this is the summary of NMA 24 points agenda),the university is still opened for interested people who want 2 become doctors. I know a pharmacist who is now a professor of radiotherapy,a branch of medicine). Finally,a walk round the hospital will show who contributes most quota 2 patient's care, whether it is the nurse who works for 6 hours in a day and gets time off( or rather works for 12hour ,their night shift for week and then gets another one week off) or the pharmacist who never sees the patient, merely dispenses the drug. Perhaps it is the cleaner who cleans the theatre after a 12- hour surgery by the doctor. These are the issues.... 1 Like |
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