Mental disorders in Latvia are proposed to no longer be registered. It’s not profitable. . . - EUROPE SAYS
Минздрав рекомендуетThe ministry indicates that such information available in E-veselība has, in some cases, unjustifiably and discriminatorily hindered people from applying for jobs in certain professions or. . .
Минздрав рекомендуетThe ministry indicates that such information available in E-veselība has, in some cases, unjustifiably and discriminatorily hindered people from applying for jobs in certain professions or positions, as well as from undergoing the necessary health check to obtain a driver’s license. The E-veselība system contains information about all registered mental health conditions of a person at different stages of life, including disorders that are no longer relevant. For example, these may include transient disorders diagnosed in childhood or short-term disorders related to difficulties in adapting after the loss of a loved one, divorce, or work-related issues. The idea seems good, but the ministry of minister Abu Meri decided to continue the topic…As the Ministry of Health explained, the availability of such historical data may prevent people from seeking timely help from state medical institutions. Therefore, the goal of the changes is not only to reduce discrimination but also to decrease the stigmatization of mental illnesses in society and to encourage timely visits to doctors. However, according to bb. lv, it is hard to believe in the Ministry of Health’s concern for patients in this case. It is enough to visit the resource rindapiearsta. lv and see the queue for an appointment with a psychiatrist at the legendary National Center for Mental Health in Riga, at Tvaiku Street 2. On August 2, this virtual queue for an appointment was 52 days…And now let’s quote the statement from the Ministry of Health again: “the availability of such historical data may prevent people from seeking timely help from state medical institutions. ”What does timely consultation with specialists mean in terms of days, dear Minister of Health Hosam Abu Meri?Therefore, it is absolutely clear that the essence of the changes is entirely different. The refusal to fill out these forms will reduce the administrative burden on medical institutions. On average, 11,953 such forms are filled out annually, and preparing one form takes about 30 minutes. The reduction in administrative burden for medical institutions is estimated at approximately 94,309 euros per year, according to the same calculations by the Ministry of Health. However, can we trust the words of this very Ministry of Health – see above…Tags:JaunumilatviaLatvija