The Accident and Emergency Department of the Larnaca General Hospital and the Dialysis Unit in the new building of the Hospital were visited today by the Minister of Health Dr.
Dr. Kanari had the opportunity to talk to doctors, nurses, secretarial staff and patients. about the various problems they face on a daily basis.
During her visit to the CICU, the Minister found that the number of beds available is small compared to the large number of patients waiting to be served. She also found that, as in the ICU of the Nicosia General Hospital, cases are managed which should not be referred to the Accident and Emergency Departments.
All issues concerning the better organisation, staffing and expansion of the Accident and Emergency Departments will be discussed in the next few weeks with the OCIP, in order to find immediate solutions so that the Departments are better able to cope with their particularly demanding role.
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