I write to urge the Medical Council to show leadership and hold the kick-down-the-door-doctors involved in the incident at the Diamond COVID-19 Isolation Facility immediately accountable for their appalling actions.
Their concerns about potential re-infection by new arrivals to the facility are completely valid and the fact that this was not recognized by the doctors who attempted to place a new arrival with a current resident brings into question the training and competence of the doctors.
Many Guyanese already have a great mistrust of public entities and personnel- as continues to be clearly demonstrated by the lack of responsiveness of the Guyanese populace to the public health admonitions to observe physical distancing and other measures to flatten the curve of coronavirus transmission.
Quality leadership is essential at all times- especially now, and silence on matters like this do nothing to help inspire confidence in the system.
Speaking out against staff who disregard and abuse patient rights, holding them accountable, and training them to be and do better is sorely needed and would help greatly to demonstrate true commitment to protecting and providing quality healthcare to Guyanese.
