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KBC Sestre milosrdnice faces crisis as eight radiologists resign
Eight radiology specialists have submitted resignations at KBC Sestre milosrdnice in Zagreb following the reappointment of Dijana Zadravec as head of the Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology. The departing staff includes six radiologists from the Tumor Clinic and two neurointerventional radiologists.
Medical professionals and organizations, including the Croatian Medical Chamber and the Hospital Doctors Association (HUBOL), have warned that the loss of these highly specialized experts could severely jeopardize the diagnosis and treatment of oncology patients and those suffering from acute conditions such as strokes and aneurysms. One resigning specialist, Jana Fila, stated that doctors do not wish to work in an environment characterized by aggression or fear.
Dijana Zadravec was previously removed from this position in 2021 following allegations of poor management and unprofessional conduct, a decision later upheld by the County Court in Pula. Zadravec has questioned the seriousness of the resignations, noting the high salaries of the physicians. The Ministry of Health has stated that the hospital administration is responsible for the appointment and is seeking further information to ensure the continuity of patient care.
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Croatia · Croatian Medical Chamber · Croatian Ministry of Health · Dijana Zadravec · Gordana Ivanac · HUBOL · Irena Hrstić · Jana Fila · KBC Sestre milosrdnice · Ministry of Health · Zagreb
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The departure of neurointerventional radiologists could impact emergency procedures within approximately three weeks.
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Ministry of Health will request information from the hospital administration regarding the staff departures. www.jutarnji.hr · kamenjar.com · ogportal.com
- [● 13 SOURCES] Six of nine radiologists at the KBC Sestre milosrdnice tumor clinic have submitted their resignations. www.jutarnji.hr · prigorski.hr · kamenjar.com · ogportal.com · www.zagreb.info
- [● 14 SOURCES] The resignations follow the appointment of Dijana Zadravec as the head of the Clinical Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology. www.jutarnji.hr · prigorski.hr · kamenjar.com · ogportal.com · www.24sata.hr · +3 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The tumor clinic performs approximately 40 percent of all breast cancer surgeries in Croatia. www.jutarnji.hr · ogportal.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] A previous competition for the head position was canceled after selecting professor Gordana Ivanac. www.jutarnji.hr
- [● 4 SOURCES] The County Court in Pula confirmed the legality of Dijana Zadravec's dismissal in February of this year. www.jutarnji.hr
- [● 8 SOURCES] Eight specialists in total have submitted requests to terminate their employment at KBC Sestre milosrdnice. ogportal.com · www.24sata.hr · glas-slavonije.hr · riportal.net.hr