Emergency departments to strike

Emergency departments at Saint-Brieuc hospital are set to go on strike on Monday, November 2. This action is part of a broader labor dispute involving emergency physicians who are seeking better working conditions and staffing levels.

Former head of emergency department speaks out

Dr Christian Brice, former head of the emergency department at Saint Brieuc hospital, stated that the access to care service will be closed during the strike. He resigned from his position on October 1, citing concerns over the hospital's ability to provide adequate care.

Strike begins as planned

The strike by emergency physicians began on Monday, November 2, as announced. The decision follows a period of intense pressure on the emergency service, which has been overwhelmed by patient demand and staffing shortages.

Impact on general practitioner calls

Emergency physicians will no longer respond to calls from general practitioners during the strike. This move comes after the service faced significant delays in the emergency care of patients this summer, which has raised concerns about the hospital’s capacity to handle critical cases.