Patient: The orthopedist at UKC sent me to a private facility.

N1 SlovenijaIndependentProgressive8 hr. ago

A patient, referred by orthopedic doctor Vane Antolič at the University Medical Center Ljubljana (UKC), claims she was directed to a private clinic owned by his wife, Bojana Rasberger Antolič. The patient reports that during her examination, Dr. Antolič did not note her arm pain, which he attributed to arthritis, despite her having a history of such issues. She was sent to the private Orthops clinic with a referral letter, but upon contacting them, she learned she would have to pay thousands of euros out-of-pocket for treatment. Later, she discovered through self-paid ultrasound tests that she had a torn shoulder tendon, leading to immediate surgery at another private facility with a concession. The patient was unaware that the private clinic was owned by Dr. Antolič’s wife until after the incident.

Bias read (Progressive): The article highlights potential conflicts of interest involving a public sector medical professional who directs patients to a private clinic owned by their spouse. While the focus is on individual accountability, the framing emphasizes systemic issues within healthcare governance and transparency,