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The Italian Federation of Medical Associations (Ordine dei Medici - FNOMCEO) – Health staff who report irregular migrants can be punished
The federation has published a document expressing disagreement with the security package
Doctors who report the presence of an illegal alien who has gone to a health structure for care to the authorities will be punishable for a breach of the ethical code.
The Italian Federation of Medical Associations (FNOMCEO), which met in Rome on 20th and 21st February has clarified its position regarding the discussion about the Legislative Decree 733; the security package and the abolition of article 35 of the single text on immigration which includes a ban on reporting by doctors and hospital staff in charge of public services of irregular immigrants.
The document published by the Association reiterated that breaches of the code of ethics are enforceable by membership orders, and indicated that the possibility of reporting illegal immigrants will create hidden routes to care, thus limiting control of common emerging public health diseases, which are now monitored and controlled, and represent a serious threat to every individual, and for society as a whole.
The document released by National Council of FNOMCEO is attached.
[ Friday 6 March 2009 ]
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