In an interview with Deník N, neurologist Tomek discusses the recently released quality data on hospitals in the Czech Republic, specifically focusing on stroke treatments. He advocates that this transparency is crucial for accountability and improvement within the healthcare system. The release of such data aims to address significant discrepancies in mortality rates among hospitals treating the same conditions, encouraging better practices among medical institutions.

Tomek argues that patients suffering from strokes should not be treated in general hospitals, where outcomes may be subpar. He urges the public to take an active role in understanding their hospital's performance and advocates that awareness of a facility's quality can lead to improvements in their treatment protocols. He also raises concerns that the current metrics for evaluating hospital success, such as mere survival rates, do not always reflect the quality of care patients receive.

The conversation extends to the need for more data transparency in oncology as well, noting that while this might induce public concern, it is essential for driving improvements in patient care. Tomek, as head of the Cerebrovascular Section of the Czech Neurological Society, is passionate about advocating for these changes and believes that making hospital performance data public will ultimately lead to better health outcomes for patients in the Czech Republic.