Members of Association of Medical laboratory Scientist of Nigeria have propose to embark on 5-day-to-rule Action starting from 31st of October- 4th November 2011. This was a result of;
· Continuous disregard to government rules, regulations and laws by the Boards and chief Executive of healthcare institutions as it affect the standard practice of medical laboratory science profession. A press released state that the statutory scheme of service of medical laboratory scientists provides functions of Director, medical laboratory services- this has be disregarded since establishment of this scheme. Also, the 2001 Act version release by national council on Establishment provides that, a person who is not a registered member of the profession shall not practice the profession- this has been violated by most medical director of federal and specialist hospitals. In regards to this, a press release states that from now onwards that medical laboratory scientist shall refuse to obey instructions and directives that are at variance with government rules and statutory regulations.
· Secondly, some federal and state establishment refuse to abrogate the dichotomy not know to the profession. Some being regard as technologist and others as scientist.
· Thirdly, they are strongly the condemning the subterraneous move to the controversial Health Bill by proponent of the bill to erode the regulatory laws and professional jurisdiction of other healthcare professionals. Mr. President was commended for withholding that garnished poison called National Health Bill.
Waoo! This is Battle in healthcare sector.
What will be the fate of sick patients?
