Ozieri Hospital, Cocco (Leu): "The strange case of the Chief of Surgery"
Sent into retirement, he would be recalled with an increased salary
Paradoxical story on Sardinian health, destined to raise controversy and perplexity, reported by the regional councilor (Leu) and vice president of the Health Commission, Daniele Cocco, among other things also the former mayor of Bottidda.
The fact concerns the Antonio Segni hospital in Ozieri. And specifically the Surgery department. «In 2021 a head physician of the Surgery department of the Ozieri hospital was authorized by the regional ATS manager (Human Resources) to remain in service until December 31, 2023, despite having already turned 67 - comments Cocco -. A very wise decision, given the very serious shortage of doctors. In December 2022, by the Asl of Sassari, the head physician in question was cordially invited to retire, despite the personnel problems in the department. A few days ago, another incredible chapter in the story: the same doctor was contacted by the ASL and offered the opportunity to return to work. This time with double the salary compared to what he received as a primary. An embarrassing situation therefore - concludes the regional councilor -. On which I will register an urgent question tomorrow to the president of the council and to the regional health councilor ».
