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Privatization of Children's Oncology Center Sparks Outrage in Greece

Greek healthcare professionals protest a proposed law that would privatize a children's oncology center and transfer public hospital departments, raising concerns about patient care, staff rights, and the future of pediatric oncology services.

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HealthHealthcare ReformPublic ServicesChildren's HealthHospital PrivatizationMedical Politics

Marianna V. Vardinoyannis - Elpida Children's Oncology CenterAgia Sophia Children's HospitalAglaia Kyriaku Children's HospitalHellenic Society Of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

What actions are healthcare professionals taking to express their opposition?: The planned change sparks a work stoppage and protest by healthcare professionals who fear the negative impact on patient care and the public healthcare system.
What are the primary concerns of doctors and parent groups opposing this proposal?: The proposed law aims to clarify the legal status of the Oncology Center, but critics argue it will eliminate public pediatric oncology services in Attica and privatize essential healthcare resources.
What are the potential consequences of transferring oncology departments to a private entity?: Concerns are raised about the job security of transferred staff and the future of specialist training, as well as the adequacy of the existing facilities to function as a full-fledged hospital.
What are the reservations expressed by the Hellenic Society of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology?: The Hellenic Society of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology also expresses reservations, highlighting the limited infrastructure of the Elpida center and its dependence on other children's hospitals.
What is the main point of contention regarding the proposed changes to the Children's Oncology Center?: Doctors and parents groups strongly oppose the proposed renaming of the Marianna V. Vardinoyannis - Elpida Children's Oncology Center to a private hospital and the transfer of oncology departments from other children's hospitals.

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