Dear Editor,
In some jurisdictions information regarding a doctor's training and experience is readily available. While it is true that the Medical Council of Jamaica has a registry of doctors who are licensed to practice locally, there is no database which tells the public of specialisations of doctors beyond their basic training.
Doctors in Jamaica are licensed on their basic qualifications to practice medicine. However, the fact is a significant number of doctors pursue postgraduate studies and this should be reflected by the Medical Council of Jamaica's registry. The council of Jamaica could look into this area.
This would undoubtedly provide more detailed and useful information for Jamaicans to make a more informed choice regarding their specialised medical care practitioner.
Wayne Campbell
waykam@yahoo.com
@WayneCamo
We want info on our doctors
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In some jurisdictions information regarding a doctor's training and experience is readily available. While it is true that the Medical Council of Jamaica has a registry of doctors who are licensed to practice locally, there is no database which tells the public of specialisations of doctors beyond their basic training.
Doctors in Jamaica are licensed on their basic qualifications to practice medicine. However, the fact is a significant number of doctors pursue postgraduate studies and this should be reflected by the Medical Council of Jamaica's registry. The council of Jamaica could look into this area.
This would undoubtedly provide more detailed and useful information for Jamaicans to make a more informed choice regarding their specialised medical care practitioner.
Wayne Campbell
waykam@yahoo.com
@WayneCamo
We want info on our doctors
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