Harsh Reaction from Family Physicians to the Salary System: “12 We Work with Parameterized Penalty Algorithm”
Istanbul Family Physicians Association (İSTAHED) Board of Directors, harshly criticizing the current salary system, He stated that family physicians are subjected to unfair salary cuts due to patient behavior and system malfunctions.. In the statement made, of salaries “12 a parameterized penalty algorithm” stating that it works like, system's reflection on retirement, It was requested to reorganize in a safe and predictable manner.
A System That Turns into Punishment for Doctors
In the written statement of İSTAHED, The salary of a family physician is the number of examinations, hospital admission rate, satisfaction score, total, such as prescribed drugs and incentive payments 12 It was emphasized that the results were determined according to different criteria.. But the association, He stated that the disruptions in this system and patient behavior directly affect the physician's salary..
“Salary Will Be Deducted Even If the Patient Does Not Come, Even if it is shipped”
Association, He summarized the situation faced by family physicians with the following words:: “The patient does not come, salary is cut. You recommend screening., patient does not take, salary is cut. Antibiotic, Prescribe stomach medicine or painkillers, rate rises, salary is cut again… After diagnosis, you refer, shipment takes place, salary is cut.”
In the statement, permission, Pointing out that the salary is automatically reduced in cases such as illness or working outside the FHC., the system is almost “not performance, focused on punishment” It has been pointed out that it works.
The Salary System, 55 Percent of which Consists of Incentives, is being Questioned
Association, salary among public employees another professional group receiving 55 percent as incentive He questioned whether. Moreover, Stating that there is no other public employee who does not know how much salary he will receive next month., reacted to the uncertainty and insecurity of the current salary structure.
“Not for Performance, Health Should Be Prioritized”
İSTAHED, your salaries in one item, He demanded that it be provided with a structure that reflects retirement and is secure.. It was suggested that the current performance system be completely abolished or reorganized to focus only on positive performance.. Association, He stated that in this new regulation, performance payments should be designed to constitute a maximum of 20 percent of the total income..
