Attacks On Doctors Not Acceptable - CTU
Monday, 26 August 2002, 1:55 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
26 August 2002
Attacks On Doctors Not Acceptable -
CTU
The Council of Trade Unions is backing the call from
the doctors’ union for the Health Minister to disassociate
herself from the chair of the Auckland District Health Board
following his attacks on doctors in last night’s Sunday
television programme.
“Wayne Brown should acknowledge the
huge contribution of Auckland doctors, nurses and other
health workers in very difficult circumstances,” said Paul
Goulter.
“It is not acceptable for a person in Wayne
Brown’s role to undermine and insult doctors.”
Paul
Goulter said the CTU shared the Association of Salaried
Medical Specialists concerns at the impact a crisis in
confidence among doctors could have over the future of
Auckland health services.
Ends
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