'Don't get pregnant' memo a disgrace but biting reality
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Re: "Controversial memo on birth control 'not hospital policy' ", National, November 11.
It is not unusual to see a campaign prompting the use of contraception if the population is increasing rapidly. It’s been happening for decades.
But a memo prohibiting employees from getting pregnant until the end of next year not only deprives a woman the right of pregnancy, but also discriminates against women.
The issue wasn’t addressed and corrected until it went viral online and the order was sharply criticised.
However, the issue does give some idea about the reality of staff shortages among health personnel.
The medical industry will be beset with a host of problems when Thailand positions itself as a medical hub when the Asean Economic Community comes into full effect next year, while the country is also facing problems associated with having an ageing population.
How we deal with these matters will be crucial.
Sutipunt Bongsununt
Kanchanaburi
