French Side Physicians and Union Representatives Respond to Prefet’s Statements on Medical Evacuation.

Marigot:--- The physicians of Saint Martin and Saint Barthélémy hospitals, represented by their Union « Coordination Syndicale des Praticiens des Hôpitaux des Iles du Nord » – have welcomed Prefet Jacques SIMONNET's decision to give the utmost priority to medical concerns in respect of emergency medical flights, they said in a press release.
"According to the Medical Code of Ethics, we must provide the best standard of care, according to enforced scientific standards and use the best tools and techniques available.
It is hard to conceive that patients we are in charge of would endure a lower level of service, when safer and more efficient resources are available on the island, and at a lower cost."
The medical community of the Northern Islands wishes to express their warm recognition to all those who supported and backed this fight for quality and safety:
The health care professionals thanked the elected representatives: Mr Guillaume ARNELL, Member of the Territory Council, Senator Louis-Constant FLEMING, President Franz GUMBS, and Mr. Victorin LUREL, President of Guadeloupe's Regional Council; Mr. Roland TOUSSAINT the hospital manager, as well as journalists and all individuals who provided them with advices, support and solidarity.

"We healthcare professionals are firmly committed to acting in the best interest of the population we are serving."