The former head of Radiology at Son Espases denounces contempt from the management: "May they not look the other way"

PalmaThe former head of Radiology at Son Espases University Hospital, Joan Palmer, has stated that he felt "disregarded" during his last year as head of the service at Son Espases University Hospital. In a message posted on social media, the specialist, now retired, has demanded that the Balearic Health Service (IB-Salut) not "look the other way" in the face of situations that affect the health of professionals.

Palmer spoke out in a post in which he showed his support for journalist Sabrina Vidal, who this Tuesday publicly denounced the episodes of humiliation and workplace harassment she suffered at the hands of the management as the Communication manager of the hospital center.

"May the shame change sides! I subscribe to Sabrina Vidal's words. I also felt belittled during my last year as Head of Service at Son Espases," stated the retired radiologist. In his text supporting the journalist, Palmer also mentioned the Minister of Health in the Islands, Manuela García.

In reaction to Vidal's public complaint, the nursing union SATSE has demanded the opening of an extraordinary safety and health committee and staff board so that the management of Son Espases can give explanations regarding the reported situation and, if applicable, initiate proceedings for alleged workplace harassment. The union has also requested the presence of the center's manager, Cristina Granados, at these meetings. The staff board is scheduled for Monday, September 7th, while the date for the safety and health committee is still pending. SATSE considers the facts described by the former communication manager "very serious" and demands "zero tolerance" in the face of any situation of bullying.

This Wednesday, the Journalists' Union of the Balearic Islands (SPIB) has also condemned the situations of "humiliation, pressure, and disauthorization" reported by the former head of Communications. The union has demanded that any possible situation of workplace harassment be investigated "with all guarantees" and that, if applicable, responsibilities be clarified.