Public Salaries for Everyone, Limits for Doctors. MP: This Can Be Done
A Polish MP discusses the need for salary regulation for doctors, advocating limits on earnings while ensuring fair compensation.
In a recent conversation, the chair of the Razem parliamentary group, Marcelina Zawisza, expressed critical views on both President Karol Nawrocki and Prime Minister Donald Tusk, emphasizing her party's role in overseeing government actions while also supporting beneficial policies. She cited legislative support for the ruling Law and Justice party's proposal to establish minimum wages in the healthcare sector as an example of constructive engagement.
Zawisza highlighted the issue of excessively high salaries among some doctors, noting that politicians tend to shy away from addressing this sensitive topic. She proposed a regulatory approach to ensure doctors can choose between private practice or working in public hospitals, drawing a comparison to Germany, where such policies are in place with certain exceptions. This approach aims to maintain a balance between fair remuneration for healthcare professionals and addressing public concerns over inflated salaries.
Moreover, she argued that while doctors deserve to be well-compensated, there should be a cap on their earnings to prevent disparities. This proposal reflects a broader conversation about healthcare funding and the allocation of resources within the Polish medical system, suggesting that policymakers should have an open dialogue about salary structures that reflect both the value of medical professionals and the public's financial realities.