Some practitioners have called on the government for better working conditions, as well as support for the training for doctors to enhance the medical profession/practice in the country.
They stated this at the event with the theme ‘Compassionate Care in a Digital World’, held to mark the World Family Doctor Day in Benin.
The event was put together by the Department of Family Medicine, University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Tuesday.
The keynote speaker, Consultant Family Physician and Head of Department Family Medicine, Irua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH), Dr. Chidozie Affusim, emphasised a complementary application of human feelings and technology to strike a balance.
He said, “Digitalization is a plus because it has made the work much easier but the problem is that human compassion is disappearing and that is what our specialty is out to bring back. Even with the use of technology, the incorporation of respect, dignity, emotions and human compassion gives a patient a sense of belonging because all of these are natural therapies in themselves that enhance healing.”
