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The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has voiced concern regarding what it termed a decrease in professionalism among its members, pointing to issues such as alcohol misuse, drug misuse, and cases of sexual misconduct by its members.
The Association expressed concern that persistent tardiness, absences, and inadequate work hours have become widespread among members, asserting that these behaviors jeopardize patient care.
“Is professionalism in the health sector dwindling? Is there so much focus on greed and selfishness. Recently, the junior doctors held various forums, indicating that we are bullying them. Is it true?
“But at least, all of us can attest to the escalation of lateness to duty, absenteeism, poor documentation, and also not dedicating enough time to our employers. People walk into the hospitals at 9am by 12 noon they are walking out, you ask them they say they are done and yet they expect to be paid for working 8 hours at least in a day.
“We have some health personnel involved in alcoholism, drug misuse and drug abuse, which affects their quality of life,” he said.
During the GMA’s Annual General Meeting on November 11, President Dr. Frank Serebour highlighted that there are several lawsuits pending against the Association due to claims of medical and professional negligence, emphasizing the immediate need for corrective measures.
He mentioned that there have been multiple instances of sexual harassment by healthcare workers, with numerous complaints still being assessed by the Medical and Dental Council, a scenario he claims fosters a negative reputation for the field.
He added that; “In some cases, we are left off the hook simply because the victims of our unprofessionalism choose to blame the witches and wizards instead of taking on the system.”
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