Sunday 28 October 2012

530. Couple of foreign doctors who cared dentists

Before they were three, now there are five. Five medical clinics in Tavira, Faro, Olhão, Estoi and Tunes, operating in conditions apparently legal. Three of them were closed down on November 16 after a joint operation of the Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras, with the presence of the Authority of Public Health, the Medical and Dental Association. But however, upon further inspection of the health authorities, the Express found that on-site clinics have been reopened and the owners - he dentist, her medical cardiologist - until now opened two more in Estoi and Tunes.
According to the indictment the prosecutor of Olhão, the couple has yet to respond to moral judgment authored by the other two, the continuing crime of usurpation of functions and of falsifying documents relating to the coverage given to Brazilian immigrants who worked in the clinics and dentists revenue and spent on behalf of the owner. Were not entered in the Order nor had work visas legalized in Portugal.
On the other hand, ensures that the Order has referred the case to the Board since November Conduct and Discipline of OMD on this caso.Iremos ask the Health Regulatory Authority (ERS) to identify their clinical bodies, including the directors responsible for the clinical operation of clinics, adds Orlando Monteiro.
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These situations should be severely punished and the Order of Dentists must urgently establish partnerships with foreign professional associations, notably in Brazil, in order to regulate the entry into Portugal of highly qualified professionals in oral health.
Moreover, it is the obligation of the Portuguese authorities to ensure all conditions to ensure the full integration of immigrants who choose our country to live and work without any kind of discrimination.

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