Specialists threaten strike action over Karapitya Hospital incident

Health Ministry launches investigation

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Karapitiya, Jan 18 (Daily Mirror) - Referring to the arrest of the Onco Surgeon at the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital after being allegedly accused of having assaulted a female hospital staffer, the specialists have warned of a strike action over the incident.

In a formal letter addressed to the director of the Karapitiya Hospital, the Karapitiya branch of the Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) has urged for an urgent, impartial inquiry into the matter and a swift restoration of normal services.

The AMS points out that the disruption of cancer-related clinical work during trade union actions is not in line with the usual practice across the island. Specifically, on January 16, 2024, the onco-surgical unit experienced disruptions and compromises during surgical operations due to Trade Union Actions (TUA). Dr. S.C.R. Perera, a Senior Consultant Oncological Surgeon, filed a complaint expressing concern about the disruption of cancer surgery.

On the following day (January 17), Dr. S.C.R. Perera faced a life-threatening mob attack when he visited the Director's office.

The AMS emphasizes the need for immediate attention to the continuous harassment faced by their senior colleague, hindering his work and the provision of cancer care in the institution.

However, the 61-year-old Onco Surgeon who was arrested by the Galle Police has been remanded until January 22.

Meanwhile, the Health Ministry has launched an investigation into the incident.

The incident unfolded during a contentious situation that erupted at the hospital premises.

The arrest follows a heated argument that transpired on Wednesday morning, where the Senior Oncologist had allegedly assaulted the staff member.

Comments - 12

Amila Perera Friday, 19 January 2024 06:45 AM

Anyway The so called specialist arrested

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DOT Friday, 19 January 2024 07:09 AM

What happen to one country one law policy ?

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Sokrates Friday, 19 January 2024 09:51 AM

Ask Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara

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sam silva2 Friday, 19 January 2024 07:14 AM

we always hear one side of the story. under grave provocation he may have committed a misdemeanor.

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sacre blieu Friday, 19 January 2024 08:35 AM

Sometimes the way the government hospitals are run and in certain cases, gives the impression that the attendants are in charge. Patients who should be attended to by the attendants hardly get any help forcing them, at the mercy to hire private attendants. Hospitals should not have politically oriented unions, as the two oaths clearly state how these institutions should be managed and run. Sectional interests or compartmental attention and observations should be allowed to make their contributions or observations, even though critically.

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Mahila Saturday, 20 January 2024 06:01 AM

SB, Totally agree with your sentiments!!!??? "Patients who should be attended to by the attendants hardly get any help forcing them, at the mercy to hire private attendants. Hospitals should not have politically oriented unions, as the two oaths clearly state how these institutions should be managed and run." May I add my 2 cents worth on the matter, these private attendants then turn out sometimes decline certain functions and also in-depth study would reveal that they are at least distant relatives of Attendants working in the Hospital or Dependents thereof!!! They are selfish and serve their needs more than that of the sick patients!!!

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Terrence K Friday, 19 January 2024 09:19 AM

Unless found guilty this Senior Specialist Oncolgist cannot be remanded because the woman Nurse has not performed her duties. Don't get duped by these arrogant female Nurses who are good for nothing as there are thugs of the Union who support the recent allowance increase and especially Cancer Operations of patients cannot wait because it is between life and death of the patients. By remanding him there are many countries wanting Specialist Surgeon Oncologists who are going out of their way in saving lives. The only thing I see is that the Government has disturbed a Hornest Nest!!!!!

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Sunil Friday, 19 January 2024 10:40 AM

The Specialist is not above the law and will have to face the full wrath of the law if found guilty through an impartial inquiry.AMS or anybody must not interfere and allow the law to take its course.Professional qualifications or background should not give cover to be protected.

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Public observation Friday, 19 January 2024 11:03 AM

Changing name of the post that nurses to nursing officer / laboratory assistant to laboratory Teconologist will not give any change in knowledge, IQ level. They can not make any executive decisions. We don't need officers for measuring urine out put,arranging beds and giving drugs according to what doctors asked, lab assistants are not technologists. Their works can be done by a lay person with few days of training. There also doctors are the executives.How many times doctors have to beg for an urgent report of an emergency patient from this buggers. Locking daily drugs cupboard for Therefore abolish these posts and recruit people in casual basis. Then we can get quality work.

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Public observation Friday, 19 January 2024 11:45 AM

Changing name of the post from nurses to nursing officers, laboratory Assistans to laboratory technologists will not give any change in their knowledge / IQ. We don't need officers for measuring urine out put, arranging beds, giving drugs to patients accordingly what doctors asked under doctor's monitoring . Their responsibility is locking Patient’s daily drugs cupboards for trade union actions. Laboratory assistants are just handling automated machines. They dont do technology work. Here also doctors are the executives. Both of these works can be done by lay people with few days of training. Therefore abolish these posts and recurrent newly in casual basis. Then you can expect the quality.

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Terrence K Friday, 19 January 2024 06:09 PM

@sunil whilst it is appreciated that no one is beyond the law it has to be understood that disruption of cancer related clinical work during a trade union action cannot be condoned which the onco surgical unit experienced and this especially experienced disruptions and compromises during surgical operations due to Trade Union action and the concerned Nurse was a part of the Union and had the support of its members to run riot. Inspite of the complaint by the Senior Oncologist about this incident of disruption this particular Doctor had also to face a life threatning mob attack. The Senior Oncologist was performing his duties in a scenario which should be appreciated by the public and not to give flimsy reasons to implicate him. The saying goes that " Necessity has no law"

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michael Saturday, 20 January 2024 03:46 AM

Little wonder that specialists are deserting the country in droves! The Health unions are runnnig and ruining the hospital system.

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