Doctors beg for time to respond to suit against strike

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Jake Oman 8 years ago

Doctors should be sued when they maltreat patients. They have a field day in Ghana maltreating patients left and right.

Doctors should be sued when they maltreat patients. They have a field day in Ghana maltreating patients left and right.
Jake Oman 8 years ago

As part of the deal with the goverment, they should buy mal practice insurance and the public should be educated about their right to sue them when they mal treat any one. They want fat checks they should do the right thing. ...
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As part of the deal with the goverment, they should buy mal practice insurance and the public should be educated about their right to sue them when they mal treat any one. They want fat checks they should do the right thing. Doctors and nurses get away with what they do in Ghana because of our institutions. In the states Drs serve patients. They fear to be sued.
FREDA 8 years ago

There was a doctor wh beats women up during labor when you cry. Nurses have no respect for the poor people who are sick. You will go to the hospital and will take hours for the doctors to arrive.

There was a doctor wh beats women up during labor when you cry. Nurses have no respect for the poor people who are sick. You will go to the hospital and will take hours for the doctors to arrive.
Armah 8 years ago

Doctors in Ghana should be made to understand that they cannot work for the goverment, live in goverment free housing and have their own clinics where they redirect patients too.
If they want all these incentives they shou ...
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Doctors in Ghana should be made to understand that they cannot work for the goverment, live in goverment free housing and have their own clinics where they redirect patients too.
If they want all these incentives they should be banned from having their own clinics or work side kick for any clinic if they work for the goverment. They should never be allowed that. Doctors in the U.S. Wh work for a hospital on salary and incentives are not allowed to have their own clinics because it is a conflict of interest. Those who have their clinics work have different condition of service with certain hospiitals
Armah 8 years ago

There's is a con flick of interest here. Why should goverment paid doctors have their own clinics? They go on strike and redirect patience to THIER clinics or simply redirecting patients from goverment hospital to THIER clini ...
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There's is a con flick of interest here. Why should goverment paid doctors have their own clinics? They go on strike and redirect patience to THIER clinics or simply redirecting patients from goverment hospital to THIER clinics. That should stop.
If they want all these incentives they should be banned from having their own clinics or work side kick for any clinic if they work for the goverment. They should never be allowed that. Doctors in the U.S. Wh work for a hospital on salary and incentives are not allowed to have their own clinics because it is a conflict of interest. Those who have their clinics work have different condition of service with certain hospiitals
DAVID AMOAH 8 years ago

So these stupid doctors know how to beg for more time? When the government and the people of Ghana asked them to report to work whilst negotiations continued, they refused to go back to work. The Akans have a proverb which sa ...
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So these stupid doctors know how to beg for more time? When the government and the people of Ghana asked them to report to work whilst negotiations continued, they refused to go back to work. The Akans have a proverb which says: 'Abaa no a wode boo Takyi no, eno are na wode bebo Baah.' Former President J.J. Rawlings rather put is nicely: 'Abaa a wode boo Takyi no eda ho'
Literally this means: the stick that they used to whip Takyi will be the same whip that would be used to whip Baah. The striking doctors have not seen anything yet! God will soon strike on them and their families. THE DOCTORS SHOULD JOKE WITH THE HIPPOCRATC OATH WHICH THEY SWORE. THEY SHOULD REMEMBER THAT GOD CANNOT BE MOCKED.
cojoe 8 years ago

They see that public opinion is against them so they need more time to strategize

They see that public opinion is against them so they need more time to strategize
kkkk 8 years ago

Doctors in Ghana can work to the foreign standard and avoid suits. The issue is, give us the foreign standards in our hospitals. Where in the world do you see patients lying on the floor? A doctor is not supposed to see a pat ...
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Doctors in Ghana can work to the foreign standard and avoid suits. The issue is, give us the foreign standards in our hospitals. Where in the world do you see patients lying on the floor? A doctor is not supposed to see a patient until he/she has a bed. I can educate you but it wont get anywhere because your minds are already made up.
Bribehene WeeAddo 8 years ago

Go to Cuba and see how selfless doctors improvise to take care of patients. I will refer you to a documentary on Cuban doctors in Alijazeera. Just search it on Alikazeera website. You rather need education

Go to Cuba and see how selfless doctors improvise to take care of patients. I will refer you to a documentary on Cuban doctors in Alijazeera. Just search it on Alikazeera website. You rather need education
me 8 years ago

i wish they will resign and govt to ban them from practicing for 2yrs.

i wish they will resign and govt to ban them from practicing for 2yrs.
Neutral Zone 8 years ago

They have all this time yet the lazy doctors want more time. Wow.

They have all this time yet the lazy doctors want more time. Wow.
MALARIA DOCTORS 8 years ago

This bastards and monkeys calling themselves doctors

This bastards and monkeys calling themselves doctors
kkkk 8 years ago

Look at the breed of maggots. Your opinion is dung to us. Fuck off.

Look at the breed of maggots. Your opinion is dung to us. Fuck off.
BBC NEWS! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8 years ago

Those criminals inserting their fingers into married women and little girl ass , shouldn't be given any time to think about their dubious strike.

Those criminals inserting their fingers into married women and little girl ass , shouldn't be given any time to think about their dubious strike.
Jerry 8 years ago

A lot of them are abortion specialist just to get rich quick. The souls of innocent babies will come after them one by one.

A lot of them are abortion specialist just to get rich quick. The souls of innocent babies will come after them one by one.
yaa 8 years ago

why did the courts throw out the case the cedi and bank of ghana

why did the courts throw out the case the cedi and bank of ghana
godsway 8 years ago

The President is delaying. Just declare a state of emergency and convert all government Hospitals to MILITARY HOSPITALS. That is the only solution to stop this madness. Any attempt to give in to what is happening will be the ...
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The President is delaying. Just declare a state of emergency and convert all government Hospitals to MILITARY HOSPITALS. That is the only solution to stop this madness. Any attempt to give in to what is happening will be the doom of the country because we will revisit the 2011 and 2012 episode.
kkkk 8 years ago

See this fool o. What percentage of ghanaians are morons? 70% maybe. Do you know the doctors in the military hospitals work with conditions of service? If your stupid gov converts all the hospitals to military hospitals, is i ...
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See this fool o. What percentage of ghanaians are morons? 70% maybe. Do you know the doctors in the military hospitals work with conditions of service? If your stupid gov converts all the hospitals to military hospitals, is it dogs who will work there?
Bribehene WeeAddo 8 years ago

Then join the military and leave your current wok if that is better

Then join the military and leave your current wok if that is better
Armah 8 years ago

If they want all these incentives they should be banned from having their own clinics or work side kick for any clinic if they work for the goverment. They should never be allowed that. Doctors in the U.S. Wh work for a hospi ...
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If they want all these incentives they should be banned from having their own clinics or work side kick for any clinic if they work for the goverment. They should never be allowed that. Doctors in the U.S. Wh work for a hospital on salary and incentives are not allowed to have their own clinics because it is a conflict of interest. Those who have their clinics work have different condition of service with certain hospitals.
KWADWO A 8 years ago

I am surprised that the judge gave them 2 weeks instead of 2 days to respond looking at the severity of the case at hand.

I am surprised that the judge gave them 2 weeks instead of 2 days to respond looking at the severity of the case at hand.
Huss 8 years ago

Equally shocked. The issue may be solved by that date and that makes the suit useless.

Equally shocked. The issue may be solved by that date and that makes the suit useless.
kofi wo1 8 years ago

stop work 14th or we hoot at you

stop work 14th or we hoot at you
kkkk 8 years ago

We do what the fuck we want. We did not school for years to be slaves to your opinions. Get the fuck out of here and go suck your mother's cancerous breast. Retard.

We do what the fuck we want. We did not school for years to be slaves to your opinions. Get the fuck out of here and go suck your mother's cancerous breast. Retard.
Jerry 8 years ago

Useless greedy NPP sponsored abortion doctors.

Useless greedy NPP sponsored abortion doctors.
Agyei Damea 8 years ago

Listen to this gimi gimi man. bush rat. Do you think they are joking? joker!!!!!!!!!! Everything NPP. Fool Can't you see what is going on this country?. Are you an animal?

Listen to this gimi gimi man. bush rat. Do you think they are joking? joker!!!!!!!!!! Everything NPP. Fool Can't you see what is going on this country?. Are you an animal?
Mr KKK 8 years ago

That is why some of you steal equipment and drugs meant for government hospitals to your private clinics? And leave the sick to die and yet demand for pay for no work done? And prescribe PARA for every sickness? Oh what docto ...
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That is why some of you steal equipment and drugs meant for government hospitals to your private clinics? And leave the sick to die and yet demand for pay for no work done? And prescribe PARA for every sickness? Oh what doctors we have!
orange juice 8 years ago

Both u n ur gma leader talk any how...not cultured at all

Both u n ur gma leader talk any how...not cultured at all
kofi wo1 8 years ago

go
home docs

go
home docs
papaji 8 years ago

Doctors must know that Ghana will never collapse if all doctors resign tomorrow. They must proceed to resign tomorrow. Nobody will ever consider doctors as serious people if they don't resign tomorrow because it is a shame.

Doctors must know that Ghana will never collapse if all doctors resign tomorrow. They must proceed to resign tomorrow. Nobody will ever consider doctors as serious people if they don't resign tomorrow because it is a shame.
kkkk 8 years ago

Given all the insults you hurled at us from day one, what more is left to prove that doctors are your enemies? We just dont give a fuck anymore.

Given all the insults you hurled at us from day one, what more is left to prove that doctors are your enemies? We just dont give a fuck anymore.
OSEI -Woarawora 8 years ago

If you don't give a fuck,then send in your resignation later now.Shame on you.

If you don't give a fuck,then send in your resignation later now.Shame on you.
kwaku ba 8 years ago

I like the way you are pretending to be a doctor and saying things to insight the Ghanaian public against doctors.

But if you are truly one of them then let me tell you to go and see the humility of your counterparts in UK ...
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I like the way you are pretending to be a doctor and saying things to insight the Ghanaian public against doctors.

But if you are truly one of them then let me tell you to go and see the humility of your counterparts in UK, US, Saudi Ariabia, Canada and elsewhere. And yet the quality of service they provide is 200 times better than Ghanaian doctors.

All you guys do is get patients talking and start writing prescriptions. No explanation of anything, and surgeries that do more harm than good with no consequences. Twea. Come to US and try that here and see.

Doctors in US are so careful to even touch a patient because if they don't it well they can be sued or de-licensed, but in Ghana doctors are tin gods and abuse patients with impunity.

And you are demanding free housing, free utilities, car maintenance allowance, tax free cars, 80 gallons of fuel per head per month. Mtsew.

Again come to US and see if any worker is given any of those. What fantasy land do you live in. In US doctors like everybody else purchase their own housing with mortgages, or they rent apartments. And based on their consumption, like everybody else they pay the electric and water bills. They take car loans and pay the monthly payment from their own accounts. And when the tank is empty they fill and pay from their own pocket. Only Ghana where tax payers are supposed to subsidize you to the tune of 80 gallons per head per month, and because you not being given you are prepared to abandon these same people who paid for your education to die. Please if mahama sacks all of you or you all resign come to US, I will welcome you at the airport, but when looking for job, never mentioned you were sacked because you participated in a strike causing the death of the very patients who were entrusted to your care. You may be immediately arrested and charged with manslaughter or even murder.

If you are participating in this strike action, then you are bush. Forest products.

Maybe you can shed your overbloated sense of self-importance and maybe the public will back you. But with this attitude, aputaa.
beba 8 years ago

Are you a doctor at the US? Do you know what condition of service means? Do you know that injection for the commonest disease..Malaria is not covered by insurance? Do you know the light goes of during surgeries in Ghana? Do y ...
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Are you a doctor at the US? Do you know what condition of service means? Do you know that injection for the commonest disease..Malaria is not covered by insurance? Do you know the light goes of during surgeries in Ghana? Do you know majority of ghanaians dont even know what kidneys are, even to talk of Chronic Kidney disease? The list goes on. Do you still want to compare? Do you know who an essential service provider is? Do you know he/she is supposed to have conditions of service? Well, the police do, the military do...the doctors fight for theirs and you call them names. Why?
kwaku ba 8 years ago

Yes I understand all you are mentioning. The lack of conditions of service for doctors is for over 4 decades. All administrations have attempted to resolve it. Mahama govermnet case is just the latest one. Rawling, Kufuor, At ...
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Yes I understand all you are mentioning. The lack of conditions of service for doctors is for over 4 decades. All administrations have attempted to resolve it. Mahama govermnet case is just the latest one. Rawling, Kufuor, Atta Mills all tried but could not do it. But negotiations have been ongoing all this time.

But for them to leave innocent vulnerable Ghanaians to die just because they want 80 gallons of fuel per head per month is the most wicked thing they can do. Even the british who colonized us stole our god goven resources never did that. So now you see why the African is not respected anywhere.

There is no country on this earth where doctors or any other government employees do not have some grievance with their government. But to abandonned you fellow citizen at their time of most need because government did not give you free light bill is plain stupid wicked and idiotic.

my problem is those like you who are supporting them to commit this murder of the Ghanaian people.

yes I am a doctor in US and I dont get free housing, free bills, car maintenance allowance or 80 gallons of fuel monthly from the Obama government. That nonsense only happens in Ghana. In the civilized world you work you are paid and you manage your own affairs. if you are not satisfied with your emoluments you go and look for another job or opportunity somewhere else.

I left New York to Ohio because the higher cost of living. But according to you I could have gone on strike and if Obama refused to increase my money I kill people. is that the logic you are using? I hope those doctors resign and come here. I will welcome them at the airport. Then they will realize that there are no freebies in the US, and I will remind them how murdering they are to let people die because Mahama refused to give you 80 gallons. once they arrive they will soon realize that in the advanced world doctors are not gods, they are humble law abiding people like everyone else and appreciate the opportunity they have been given to practise the profession that they love.

Ghanafuour doctors ye nkwasiafuour papaapa. Hell fire nshishi wonum. Mmua
...N 8 years ago

This is one of te most educative contributions I have read in this forum. You forgot to add that as long as they remain on strike it is their labour union that is responsible for their salaries away from work. They are not wo ...
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This is one of te most educative contributions I have read in this forum. You forgot to add that as long as they remain on strike it is their labour union that is responsible for their salaries away from work. They are not working but still expecting to be paid for all the days they were away and patients died as a result.
Ofori 8 years ago

@kkkk you are also here insulting people left, right and centre but complaing abt people who have different view as yours. You now have a lot of time on your hands to respond to everybody's view. Come on tell us if you are re ...
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@kkkk you are also here insulting people left, right and centre but complaing abt people who have different view as yours. You now have a lot of time on your hands to respond to everybody's view. Come on tell us if you are really a Doctor, will you resign with Serebour, Poku-Adusei, Yankson and others if the situation gets to that point.
Moth 8 years ago

Speak for yourself alone. Some doctors have dissented and such doctors with conscience would certainly not like to be insulted.

Speak for yourself alone. Some doctors have dissented and such doctors with conscience would certainly not like to be insulted.
Togbe 8 years ago

U see de useless judges we have in Gh?human beings are dieing and u are adjourning cases. Dont de senseless drs have reasons b4 embarking on strike? God have mercy on Ghana.

U see de useless judges we have in Gh?human beings are dieing and u are adjourning cases. Dont de senseless drs have reasons b4 embarking on strike? God have mercy on Ghana.
Talk Sam 8 years ago

How did the judge come up with the13 days timeframe for these useless guys to respond ? The suit was filed on August 6 now they have 26 days almost a month for 1 locus. Criminals. Now let's see where you will perform your si ...
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How did the judge come up with the13 days timeframe for these useless guys to respond ? The suit was filed on August 6 now they have 26 days almost a month for 1 locus. Criminals. Now let's see where you will perform your side surgeries. I hope when this is all they are given hard core rules against lateness to work, leaving early, malpractice etc. Gov should also institute a task force to track, fire and sue any Dr who uses state facility for private work
Fgh 8 years ago

No one has to beg for this! You only have to ask. Your poor choice of words is basically designed to send a different message and that isn't journalism! It quite clear which side you're on.

No one has to beg for this! You only have to ask. Your poor choice of words is basically designed to send a different message and that isn't journalism! It quite clear which side you're on.
AFUA 8 years ago

DEAR DOCTORS, DON'T FORGET YOU BECAME WHAT U CALL YOURSELVES NOW THROUGH PROFESSORS.YOU ARE MERE DOCTORS OF MEDICINE.YOU DON'T PERFORM MIRACLES!!

DEAR DOCTORS, DON'T FORGET YOU BECAME WHAT U CALL YOURSELVES NOW THROUGH PROFESSORS.YOU ARE MERE DOCTORS OF MEDICINE.YOU DON'T PERFORM MIRACLES!!
kkkk 8 years ago

Mere doctors you say. What then is a politician? Akua Donkor is one.

Mere doctors you say. What then is a politician? Akua Donkor is one.
HENRY Dina 8 years ago

I have now seen your problem, comparing yourself to the politicians. Doctors who prefer to be politicians left the field and in full political business. If that is your worry ,then you better join them and stop the illegal st ...
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I have now seen your problem, comparing yourself to the politicians. Doctors who prefer to be politicians left the field and in full political business. If that is your worry ,then you better join them and stop the illegal strike.
AFUA 8 years ago

SHE IS A FARMER, POLITICIAN AND HAS KNOWLEDGE WITH HERBS.AND YOU?

SHE IS A FARMER, POLITICIAN AND HAS KNOWLEDGE WITH HERBS.AND YOU?
Klotey 8 years ago

Who benefits in the strike? The undertakers

Who benefits in the strike? The undertakers
Jack 8 years ago

And NPP, they need more people to die for their all die be die agenda.

And NPP, they need more people to die for their all die be die agenda.
HONEST CITIZEN 8 years ago

Are we not prolonging this strike with this court case? I wish there was a way to solve this problem. The politicians who are to solve the problem are the problem themselves. If the politician takes home 8,000 cedis and thin ...
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Are we not prolonging this strike with this court case? I wish there was a way to solve this problem. The politicians who are to solve the problem are the problem themselves. If the politician takes home 8,000 cedis and thinks that it is not enough and wants more remunerations ,why will the Dr . not ask for more? The president's brother comes in to say that he is dredging the Odaw for free, but uses the machines of the state , so what is free about this.What did he have before the brother became the president of the state? The kick back of the Brazilian planes. The where about of that transactions,who benefited? Are we fools?
Oko Djan Mubarak 8 years ago

Radio Gold, you stupid station, you are not solving the problem at hand. I pray you fall sick so you fall in the hands of these doctors

Radio Gold, you stupid station, you are not solving the problem at hand. I pray you fall sick so you fall in the hands of these doctors
fire 8 years ago

Hahaha Daniema.you are trying to delay proceedings.who say man no dey.silly people you think Ghana is for you.we are going herbal now.unreliable people

Hahaha Daniema.you are trying to delay proceedings.who say man no dey.silly people you think Ghana is for you.we are going herbal now.unreliable people
truth 8 years ago

tnx fire, they hv been exposed. for this kkk creature! hmmmm

tnx fire, they hv been exposed. for this kkk creature! hmmmm
Asaga 8 years ago

26th August? But I thought the doctors said they will resign before that date?

26th August? But I thought the doctors said they will resign before that date?
john mahama 8 years ago

it is to bad they have to beg

it is to bad they have to beg
GoodMan 8 years ago

MORE DEATHS ARE RECORDED WHEN YOU ARE NOT EVEN ON STRIKE AND SO WHAT MAKES YOU TO FEEL LIKE YOU ARE THE MOST SUPER POWERS IN THIS COUNTRY?DOCTORS AND POLITICIANS ARE THE SAME

MORE DEATHS ARE RECORDED WHEN YOU ARE NOT EVEN ON STRIKE AND SO WHAT MAKES YOU TO FEEL LIKE YOU ARE THE MOST SUPER POWERS IN THIS COUNTRY?DOCTORS AND POLITICIANS ARE THE SAME
African Eagle 8 years ago

GO TO YOU PEOPLE AND ASK SIR TO ADVICE YOU.

GO TO YOU PEOPLE AND ASK SIR TO ADVICE YOU.
GhanahMassai,France. 8 years ago

The suit filed by the UFP against the GMA is just the very first of a long series to follow. The worse will surely emanate from relatives of the deceased, caused by GMA's irrational, greedy, pompous and ILLEGAL strike.

The suit filed by the UFP against the GMA is just the very first of a long series to follow. The worse will surely emanate from relatives of the deceased, caused by GMA's irrational, greedy, pompous and ILLEGAL strike.
kofi kofi 8 years ago

pls check their political affiliations
greed leads to destruction.they should resign tomorrow and seek greeener pastures elsewhere if they dont come back to work for half of what of their current salary.why are they buying t ...
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pls check their political affiliations
greed leads to destruction.they should resign tomorrow and seek greeener pastures elsewhere if they dont come back to work for half of what of their current salary.why are they buying time if they really no their rights and not driven by greed and ignorance.most of them go to church,prayer meetings etc not to talk about their christian names yet they left innocent people to die because ofd money.holy ghost fire burn them all+
Jack 8 years ago

They wont get job anywhere except poor Africa, and I am sure they prefer Ghana to any African country.

They wont get job anywhere except poor Africa, and I am sure they prefer Ghana to any African country.
Lord 8 years ago

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Waste no time call: +60149778367
Ida 8 years ago

Doctors, do not work until your demands are met. You are also human beings and saving human beings. Do not die for anybody until your request is listened to.

Doctors, do not work until your demands are met. You are also human beings and saving human beings. Do not die for anybody until your request is listened to.
Adwoa 8 years ago

What's wrong with the judge?how can he give these killers 2whole weeks to respond.I am so disappointed in him!he shd look at the swiftness with which the madman who wanted to assassinate the president was tried and sente ...
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What's wrong with the judge?how can he give these killers 2whole weeks to respond.I am so disappointed in him!he shd look at the swiftness with which the madman who wanted to assassinate the president was tried and sentenced and do same with these assassins called doctors.they are killing innocent,poor and defenceless Ghanaians
God is watching all of us.
Eduwodzi Kpevor 8 years ago

These doctors are simply demanding a larger share of the cake without asking what will happen to the other professionals if that have their way. If they have a grain of patriotism in them, they'll propose ways of enlarging th ...
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These doctors are simply demanding a larger share of the cake without asking what will happen to the other professionals if that have their way. If they have a grain of patriotism in them, they'll propose ways of enlarging the cake, so everyone can get a bigger share. That's how every rational being should think and act!

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