The situation of family health centers providing services in rented buildings has been brought to the agenda

Problems regarding the building and physical conditions of family health centers (FHCs) have come to the fore again. Due to the lack of suitable public FHC buildings, especially in metropolitan cities, many family physicians are forced to continue their services in rented spaces.

Chairman of the Union and Solidarity Union, Dr. Ahmet Mehlepçi stated that the financial burden faced by family health centers operating in rented buildings has increased.

Mehlepçi stated that there are problems with the building and physical conditions in some of the existing FHCs, and said that family physicians provide services in rented spaces due to the lack of suitable public centers.

"RENT IS NOT THE ONLY EXPENDITURE"

Stating that not only the rental cost but also many additional expenses increase the burden of family physicians in rental centers, Mehlepçi noted that electricity, water, natural gas, cleaning, maintenance and repair, personnel, medical supplies and office expenses also constitute a significant cost.

Mehlepçi emphasized that the financial burden has become heavier on units serving in rented areas since there are no public buildings.

"A PERMANENT SOLUTION MUST BE PRODUCED BY THE PUBLIC"

Stating that family health centers should be earthquake resistant, accessible, ensure patient privacy and comply with the standards required by health services, Mehlepçi stated that they expect a permanent and public solution.

Mehlepçi stated that appropriate ASM buildings to be established by the public are important for both healthcare professionals and citizens to receive better quality service.