March 14 Medicine Day: Health Workers' Right to Free Expression
Every year March 14 Medicine Day This special day, celebrated as the day of the 2010s, offers a great opportunity to emphasize the importance of healthcare professionals and physicians in society. During this year's celebrations, an incident that took place in the Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Council session was freedom of expression once again demonstrated his sensitivity on the issue.
Intervention Against Dr. Alpaslan Türkkan
One of the former presidents of the Bursa Medical Chamber Dr. Alpaslan Turkkan, in his speech at the parliamentary session, touched upon important points regarding public health. However, during his speech, a rude intervention was exposed and their words were blocked. This situation is a serious problem for scientists working in the field of health. the right to express one's opinions freely constitutes a violation.
The Foundation of a Democratic Society: Freedom of Expression
In a democratic society, it is essential that every individual be able to express their thoughts freely. Our scientists, should have this right when expressing their views on public health. This intervention against Dr. Türkkan is an attack not only on one person, but on all healthcare professionals. Such incidents pose a threat to academic thought and science.
Protection of Public Health and the Right to Health
Public health is the sum of activities carried out to protect and improve the general health of the society. Health workers work in this field and fight against the elements that threaten the health of the society. However, the current system reduces the quality of health services, which in turn the right to health Access to healthcare services is becoming more difficult and healthcare professionals are facing burnout syndrome.
The Position of the Bursa Medical Chamber
Bursa Medical Chamber, in its statement following this incident, emphasized that they stand by Dr. Alpaslan Türkkan. Turkish Medical Association They stated that they will continue to fight to make the voices of all healthcare professionals heard and to defend freedom of expression. This situation is a wake-up call not only for physicians but also for society.
Sustainability of the Health System
Today, health services are facing serious problems in Türkiye, as in many other countries. The sustainability of the current system is being questioned and the quality of health services is decreasing day by day. Healthcare professionals must voice this situation and demand the necessary reforms in line with professional ethical principles. Free expression environments is of great importance to overcome the problems in the field of health.
The Role of Physicians and Social Responsibility
Doctors are not only people who treat diseases, but also individuals who are responsible for protecting the health of society. The collapse of the health system also threatens the general health of society. Therefore, health workers, social responsibilities should play an active role in directing health policies and creating change by fulfilling their responsibilities. The incident experienced by Dr. Türkkan once again reveals how important this responsibility is.
Conclusion: Solidarity of Healthcare Workers
March 14 Medicine Day provides an opportunity to strengthen the solidarity and unity of healthcare workers. All healthcare workers should learn from the events, should act together and freedom of expression. In this way, it will be possible to take the necessary steps for a healthier society. Standing against such attacks in the field of health is not only the duty of health workers but also the duty of the whole society.
