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Radiologist resignations and proposed inquiry at KBC Sestre

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Radiologist resignations and proposed inquiry at KBC Sestre ~~milosrdnice~~

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, claiming that party affiliations are being prioritized over professional expertise. A formal appeal against~~ patronage. Following these events, MP Drita Marija Selak Raspudić proposed the ~~appointment has been filed by a tender candidate and is expected~~ establishment of an investigative commission to ~~be reviewed by the hospital’s Governing Council. While hospital management maintains that patient care remains uninterrupted for now,~~ examine the ~~situation continues~~ radiology department. The proposal seeks to ~~draw scrutiny from political figures~~ investigate potential irregularities regarding ~~healthcare~~ staffing, financial management, public procurement, and health system ~~patronage.~~ oversight, citing previous allegations regarding medical material consumption and supplier relations.

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