Clear words from the health director: Rickli calls for a cultural change at the university hospital



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An expert opinion shows: The president of the Hospital Council, Martin Waser, was overwhelmed by the scandals, the chief doctors have too much power. And there is a culture of fear in the hospital.

Health Director Natalie Rickli (right) appreciates the fact that Hospital Board President Martin Waser is clearing the way for a new staff member with his resignation.

Health Director Natalie Rickli (right) welcomet is that with his resignation, the president of the Hospital Council, Martin Waser, paves the way for the new staff responsibility.

Photos: Anna-Tia Buss and Urs Jaudas; Image montage: TXGroup

External experts on behalf of the Zurich Health Directorate strongly criticize the hospital council in connection with the scandals of the chief physician at the Zurich University Hospital. Oversees the USZ. As president, Martin Waser has the main responsibility there. This gave On Monday he announced his resignation in June 2021. Two other members also announced their departure.

This year, three clinic directors left the USZ because of the media in various cases have pointed out grievances. The head of gynecology is accused of having accused the patients of several simultaneous operations. Among other things, the director of cardiac surgery is said to have embellished the posts and suppressed complications. And the director of maxillofacial surgery has apparently benefited financially from transferring patients from USZ to his private practice.

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