[Wuhan Pneumonia] 600 medical and nursing federation urged tourists to ban doctors: unexpected epidemic development

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Written by: Zhang Jiamin

2020-02-01 21:00

As the new coronavirus spreads, the newly formed Hospital Authority Labor Union's "HA Staff Front" is dissatisfied with the government's refusal to "close" and launches a strike in the hope that the government will change its mind. There are human support, and some people describe them as "destroyers."

For Dr. Lu Junhua, who worked in a general outpatient clinic, the strike was a heavy decision, but frankly the medical system can no longer afford more non-locals. He bluntly stated that a pregnant doctor would rather be cold and cold in the hospital than want to bring the germs home. He also has a son, and the epidemic situation is unpredictable. Bearing the pressure of accounting after the fall, Lu Junhua was devoted to his front-line colleagues and couldn't help choking. "Standing before public opinion is not enough to face the high physical risks."

The hospital's general outpatient clinic, Dr. Lu Junhua, initiated a joint signing with 382 participants. (Photo by Zhang Jiamin)

"A colleague with a big belly (medical care) would rather go to the hospital and get cold water.

Lu Junhua has initiated joint signing since the early morning of Friday (31st). In just one day, there were about 600 general outpatient staff, including doctors, nurses, physical therapists, etc. signing up in real names. More than 30%.

This batch of general outpatients issued an open letter stating that the Hong Kong government should comprehensively close all border crossings on the mainland and stop the entry of all mainland visitors, but Hong Kong people, mainlanders with valid work or study visas can enter; visitors from Hubei, if not Symptoms should leave Hong Kong, otherwise they should go to the isolation center for observation for 14 days; provide adequate standards of protective equipment for the medical profession; promote the nationwide anti-epidemic, call on citizens to wear masks in public places, and ensure that citizens can purchase disinfectant alcohol and masks at reasonable prices Anti-epidemic equipment.

General outpatients like gatekeepers

General outpatient clinics generally deal with chronically ill patients or patients with mild symptoms, and may not be as high-risk as public hospitals. However, Lu Junhua, who works as a doctor in the general outpatient department of the Hospital Authority, said that they need to distinguish the high-risk level of patients and refer them to emergency services in other hospitals, which is equivalent to "gate keeper".

He continued to point out that the number of patients with cough and fever has recently increased, and some of them have reportedly visited the Mainland. In fact, they are also worried about bringing the virus home. Frozen water is cold, and I do n’t even want to return to the house with bacteria. "Lu Junhua himself has a two-year-old son, and his wife is also a doctor in the public court. He confessed that he would change his clothes before he dared to go home. "I have a brave word in my heart."

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Means that Hong Kong's medical system can no longer accommodate more people

Chief Executive Lin Zheng Yue'e recently held a press conference. Regarding the complete cessation of the entry of mainland tourists, she said that she should not take actions that promote discrimination and refused to close customs. Lu Junhua said that medical care was disappointed, and some people considered strikes, describing their humble demands, "As long as you protect the health of all people in Hong Kong, you don't need me to do it." He believes that this time, unlike the past, the government's mistakes in governance have caused the epidemic to be out of control. However, Hong Kong's medical system can no longer accommodate more non-locals. He believes that strikes, joint signings and other actions are aimed at gaining greater gains for society.

Regarding the strike, he frankly stated that it was "combatant" and described it as a heavy matter. He pointed out that the medical and nursing profession was worried about affecting medical ethics and professionalism, but emphasized that the purpose of the strike was not to "disorder". Faced with the criticism of "destroyers", he said that each person has different considerations, but the premise of medical care is always patient patients.

Choked on front-line peer risk

Worked in the Hospital Authority, but chose to join the union, initiate joint signing, and even open a name for the interview, it will inevitably face the risk of pressure and even accounting after the fall. Lu Junhua described himself as "before the enterprise" in public opinion, and talked about his colleagues who were on the front line of the court. They couldn't help but choked that they faced less than their physical risks. "Everyone speaks in different positions and believes it will work. "

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The health care union plans to strike next week. (Profile picture / Photo by Luo Junhao)

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