In a letter to the editor, healthcare assistant Frida Turander highlights the unjust financial burden placed on workers in the healthcare sector due to the current waiting day policy in Sweden. Turander explains that even minor injuries, such as a cut or bruise, can cause healthcare workers to lose at least a thousand kronor instantly, making it challenging for those under strict hygiene requirements to perform their duties.

She points out that for many healthcare professionals, maintaining clean and intact skin on their hands and forearms is crucial for patient care, which complicates matters further when injuries occur. Turander argues that such a policy does not reflect the realities of working in care and welfare, where workers often face minor injuries yet are unable to work without significant financial loss.

The letter serves as a call to rethink and abolish the waiting day system, which she deems an insult to workers who play a vital role in patient care. By raising awareness of these issues, Turander hopes to initiate a broader discussion on healthcare worker rights and the need for fair treatment in their professional environment.