Warning on Remote Health Services from the Unity and Solidarity Union
The Unity and Solidarity Union emphasized that remote health services applied in family medicine cannot replace face-to-face examinations and issued various warnings.
The Unity and Solidarity Union made evaluations regarding the scope of remote health services implemented in family medicine, health reports, personal data security, and technical equipment obligations.
The Importance of Face-to-Face Examination
The Unity and Solidarity Union argued that evaluating remote health service as an application meeting all elements of a face-to-face examination is neither medically nor legally correct.
What the Limits of the Service Should Be
The union stated that remote health services should be limited to certain areas such as medical consultation, chronic disease monitoring, and evaluation of test results.
The Health Reports Debate
It was argued that the Ministry establishing a remote appointment system would not make health reports that the legislation does not permit legally compliant.
Security of Personal Data
It was stated that processing patients' sensitive personal data through video and audio communication systems would entail significant legal responsibilities.
Technical Equipment Obligation
It was stated that there is no explicit provision in the legislation obligating family physicians to purchase technical equipment.