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The Aarau Cantonal Hospital (KSA) and the chief neurosurgery physician Javier Fandino finalized their long-term collaboration at the end of April. The exact reasons for the split are still unclear today.
There is talk of divergent opinions on the type of communication. But there are also accusations against the neurosurgeon in the room. The allegations are so serious that the health department has intervened ever since.
A supervisory proceeding had been initiated against the Aarau AG Cantonal Hospital and Javier Fandino, government department councilor Jean-Pierre Gallati said on Wednesday. The reason for the process was a letter from two former KSA employees, in which they made serious complaints. The complaints refer to “irregularities, unethical behavior and lack of permits in relation to medical studies”, summarizes the message.
Full clarification is important to the KSA
The KSA was briefed on the oversight procedure shortly before the public yesterday. “The KSA, like the canton, is concerned that the allegations made in the room are completely cleared up,” says media spokeswoman Isabelle Wenzinger.
Of course, the KSA will cooperate with the Department of Health and Social Affairs. The hospital does not want to comment on this at this time.
Javier Fandino categorically rejects the accusations
Javier Fandino also says that he supports the investigation and is interested in the matter being clarified. The doctor rejects the allegations raised by the two former KSA employees. I have not done anything unethical. All my studies were approved by the ethics committee and the patients were informed. “
It also sends AZ a written confirmation from the KSA legal service. It reads: “As of September 9, 2020, there is no liability case at the KSA in which liability has been recognized or judicially determined through the work of Mr. Fandino.” There is currently a pending case. “A patient claims responsibility in a case, but the KSA is currently not taking responsibility,” the legal service continues.
There were rumors
The supervisory proceeding against the KSA and the former chief physician is being carried out by the health department. It is directed by Barbara Hürlimann. She says that all allegations by the two former KSA employees are now being carefully investigated and clarifications are being made. The monitoring process will take a few months.
The letter from the two former KSA employees was received recently, Hürlimann says. There were rumors with similar accusations. “But that alone is not enough to initiate a supervisory investigation,” he explains.
It’s still too early for the consequences
The next steps depend on the results of the clarification of the facts. For Javier Fandino, the ongoing supervision procedure has no consequences at the moment. “For example, to be able to impose a condition, a restriction or even a withdrawal of the license to practice, we first have to wait for the result of the clarification of the facts,” explains Hürlimann.
A supervisory procedure is not a criminal procedure either. However, if something of criminal relevance comes to light in the course of investigations, the health department will certainly review a complaint with the prosecutor, says Barbara Hürlimann.
Javier Fandino worked at KSA for 17 years. Hürlimann cannot pinpoint precisely when it is being examined. “We investigate the allegations in writing and go back as far as necessary to get an idea.”
