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"Madam President, I would also like to welcome Parliament’s vote today in favour of the report by Emma McClarkin on mutual recognition of professional qualifications.
In particular, there has been great concern in Scotland about the competence of European doctors working for the National Health Service. Since the introduction of the 48-hour working week and the handing over to NHS 24 of all out-of-hours care, almost one in ten health care professionals in the UK have now trained outside the UK. While these doctors provide a vital service, patients must, of course, have peace of mind about their competence.
This report takes an important step towards ensuring that a cross-border alert system will stop the so-called ‘dodgy’ doctors from moving from one country to another to continue practising when they have been accused or suspended in their own country for a question of malpractice. That will reassure patients that their doctors are qualified and not facing charges of misconduct in the countries they came from.
The relationship between patient and doctor is important to recognise and respect. In this regard, use of language is vital, and that is why I am pleased that this report has identified the language issue as an area that does need further work. Patients must feel comfortable with their doctor and health professional and understand the advice and treatment plan, wherever their doctor comes from.
I do hope Parliament can trust the Commission to look into this report with the necessary attention to ensure the best quality of treatment across Europe, through changes of legislation where necessary."@en1
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