HOSPITAL AFFAIRS

Opotiki News, Volume II, Issue 214, 31 July 1939, Page 3

HOSPITAL AFFAIRS

Sir.—-Tlieiv seems to lie an air ol uni es t and mystery in this town in connection with hospital lift stirs Generally. The public lum been kept in the dark as to the true position, and Damn Humour has been very busy. I lie board does nothing to combat the rumours that are life, and individual members an* iiductant to discuss matters at all. No authoritative statement has been issued. Surely in a matter of such vital interest to the community, the public are entitled to know what is going on at the moment. It would clear the air considerably, am.: no doubt still the whisperings of those people who know nothing but imagine a lot, if the Board would answer the following questions: — (1) Is there any truth in the report that the staff are resigning in a body? (O) J s it true that the Board asked for the i esignation of Dr. H. J. -Mail It mu tin position as Medical Supei iutendent? . (rS)’ Is it true that the Board asked for the lesignation of Miss McLean I rum the position of Matron? (1) ll these statements are true, would! the Heard please give the Public some indication as to the trouble vliieli has led to such extreme jneasin es ? (.3) |.s it true that an investigation was held recently into the affairs of the Hospital by a representative of the Director-General oi Health ? ((5) II so what necessitated such a visit ? (7) Would the Beard attend a general meeting of the Public—to which the Public i> entitled if the ioicgning rumours are true.—and explain the position? hi the circumstances, the attitude of the Hoard in keeping the position as quiet as it. is at the moment, does not seem to be quite in beeping wrth the democratic sentiments uttered bv individual members oi the Hoard at different times. The public expects the Board to control the allairs ot the Hospital in such a manner as will eti--suie tin* public receiving the maximum of attention and service, but if there i:- any truth in Dame Humour, then the Hoard has succeeded only in bringing discord into a tranquil establishment. VKB V INTERESTED.