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Radiologist resignations and proposed inquiry at KBC Sestre

Overview

A wave of resignations has occurred among radiology specialists at the KBC Sestre milosrdnice hospital in Zagreb, Croatia. The departures are reportedly linked to the reappointment of Dijana Zadravec as head of the Clinical Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology.

Initially, eight specialists resigned, including six from the Tumor Clinic and two neurointerventional radiologists. By November 6, the number of resignations rose to ten within an 11 day period. The Clinic for Tumors has been particularly affected, losing seven radiologists and leaving only two remaining in that unit. Medical organizations, such as the Croatian Medical Chamber and the Hospital Doctors Association, warned that the loss of these experts could jeopardize the diagnosis and treatment of oncology patients and those with acute conditions like strokes.

Zadravec has defended her appointment, stating that the public tender followed legal regulations and hospital statutes. She dismissed claims of political motivation, asserting her qualifications were based on professional and scientific competence. She also accused Možemo! MP Ivana Kekin of “inciting a public lynching” and using hospital issues for political gain. Kekin, in turn, warned that mass departures could jeopardize emergency treatments for strokes and cancer diagnostics.

New political criticism has emerged, with MP Marijana Puljak alleging that the appointment is a result of political patronage. Following these events, MP Drita Marija Selak Raspudić proposed the establishment of an investigative commission to examine the radiology department. The proposal seeks to investigate potential irregularities regarding staffing, financial management, public procurement, and health system oversight, citing previous allegations regarding medical material consumption and supplier relations.

Entities

Ministry of Health · Dijana Zadravec · KBC Sestre milosrdnice · Zagreb · Irena Hrstić

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Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Croatia MP proposes inquiry into KBC Sestre milosrdnice radiology department

    MP Drita Marija Selak Raspudić has proposed an investigative commission to probe potential corruption and mismanagement within the radiology department of KBC Sestre milosrdnice in Croatia.

  2. [POLITICS] 18 sources
    KBC Sestre milosrdnice faces radiologist mass resignation

    Ten radiologists have resigned from KBC Sestre milosrdnice in Zagreb following the reappointment of Dijana Zadravec, sparking political tension and concerns over oncology and emergency care.

  3. [HEALTH] 16 sources
    KBC Sestre milosrdnice faces crisis as eight radiologists resign

    Eight radiologists at KBC Sestre milosrdnice have resigned following the reappointment of Dijana Zadravec, sparking warnings of risks to oncology and emergency neurointerventional care.

Sources

24sata.hr · dalmacijadanas.hr · dalmatinskiportal.hr · dnevno.hr · espreso.co.rs · eventbrite.co.uk · glas-slavonije.hr · glasistre.hr · hrvatska-danas.com · index.hr · jutarnji.hr · kamenjar.com · maxportal.hr · mojkraj.hr · n1info.hr · novilist.hr · ogportal.com · poslovni.hr · prigorski.hr · riportal.net.hr · tportal.hr · vecernji.hr · vijesti.hrt.hr · zagreb.info

This summary has been updated 6 times: see revision history