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The scandals in Albanian healthcare are never-ending. A shocking video recently released has highlighted another serious case of patient mistreatment within the public healthcare system, this time in the Psychiatry ward at the "Mother Teresa" University Hospital Center in Tirana.
The footage, originally published by JOQ Albania, shows a patient admitted to the psychiatric ward, who refuses to take her medication, claiming she is pregnant. Instead of a professional and reassuring response, the video shows a health worker addressing the patient in insulting and threatening tones.
"Get out of here, I'm going to fuck you!", the nurse is heard saying in the video, in a statement that has caused strong reactions in public opinion.
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But the denunciation does not stop at just the offensive language. According to the person who published the case, patients in the ward are given medications even under pressure, while in some cases it is alleged that physical force is used to administer them.
If these allegations prove true, the case raises serious questions about the way mental health patients are treated in public institutions and the control of ethical standards within hospitals.
The event is considered even more serious because it involves patients in a fragile psychological state, who theoretically should be treated with maximum care, patience, and professionalism.
After the video was published, the "Mother Teresa" University Hospital Center officially reacted, describing the case as an "unacceptable violation of professional ethics."
In its response, QSUT announced that the employee involved has been identified and that procedures for administrative and disciplinary measures have been initiated.
The reaction of the QSUT
QSUT has followed with concern the video published in online media, which shows an unacceptable case of violation of professional ethics in one of the medical services.
Immediately after the verifications were carried out, the employee involved was identified and procedures were initiated to take administrative and disciplinary measures, in accordance with the legislation in force.
QSUT remains fully committed to guaranteeing dignified, professional and ethical healthcare for every patient who presents to our services. Any violation of the code of ethics, any behavior that violates the patient's dignity or trust in the healthcare service, is and will remain intolerable.
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