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A Limerick doctor has lost his post as chairman of Shannondoc after he made a speech at an anti-blockade rally, where he accused health officials of spreading “fear.”
Dr. Pat Morrissey, who operates a clinic in Adare, said the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) is “completely out of touch” and “should be scrapped.”
He also described the body as “megalomaniacal bureaucrats.”
The Limerick GP spoke at a protest organized by the Yellow Vests movement in Dublin last week, where he told protesters that Covid-19 is, for many, a mild illness.
However, he admitted that for some people it can be quite serious.
Dr. Morrissey also stated that he defied HSE guidelines by prescribing certain medications to patients.
Defying HSE guidelines, I use hydroxychloroquine, zinc, azithromycin, and vitamin D in combination in high-risk Covid patients. HCQ [hydroxychloroquine] It has been used for 70 years in the treatment of malaria and autoimmune diseases, “he said.
“With the arrival of Covid, we were suddenly told that it was a dangerous drug.
“I did not believe this, and did my own research. There is a lot of evidence for its effectiveness.”
The doctor also admitted to taking HCQ himself.
In his speech, Dr. Morrissey said: “Nphet believes that his health is determined by a stupid smear result. This is meaningless data that is used to subdue people.
“The confinements must end. People miss the camaraderie of sports, arts, and music.
A Shannondoc spokesperson confirmed that Dr. Pat Morrissey is no longer its chairman or board member.
“As a front-line healthcare service provider, Shannondoc fully supports and follows public health guidelines,” the spokesperson said.
“Shannondoc has implemented best practice procedures and protocols to protect both patients and our staff from coronavirus.
“We want to assure our patients that we will continue to uphold and implement these practices and the directives issued by public health authorities.
“These directives have provided and continue to provide the best protective environment for both patients and medical personnel.”
In a statement last night, the HSE said: “Hydroxychloroquine is not used as a treatment for Covid-19. It has been removed from clinical recommendations due to evidence indicating a lack of benefit in hospitalized patients with Covid-19.”
“The most important action we can take is to protect ourselves and others from Covid-19.
“You can do this by washing your hands regularly; practicing good respiratory hygiene; staying 2 m between yourself and others; avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth; and wearing a mask in indoor public spaces where indicated.”
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