Support for Healthcare Investments in Erzincan and Call to Reduce Out-of-City Referrals

Recep Mutlutürk, the Provincial Chairman of the New Welfare Party in Erzincan, stated that they view the launch of the scintigraphy service at the Nuclear Medicine Clinic of Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital positively, emphasizing that health referrals made outside the province must come to an end.

Scintigraphy Service is Starting

The launch of the scintigraphy service at the Nuclear Medicine Clinic of Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital was welcomed.

It was stated that applications to be made in areas such as heart, thyroid, kidney, and bone will provide significant convenience for patients.

Difficulties of Out-of-City Referrals

It was stated that healthcare referrals made out of the city create serious additional burdens such as travel, accommodation, and escorts on patients and their families.

It was expressed that this process is even more challenging, especially for the elderly and families with limited economic means.

New Investment Plan Proposal

It was requested that a comprehensive evaluation be made regarding which health services patients are sent most frequently from Erzincan to other provinces.

It was stated that needs should be foreseen through data and new health investments should be planned accordingly.

Strong Infrastructure and Expert Staff

The need for Erzincan to have a strong health infrastructure to serve citizens coming from the center and districts was conveyed.

It was noted that, alongside device investments, the continuity of expert staff to use these devices is also of great importance.