The TSJM endorses the decision of the Community to dismiss the head of the pediatric ICU of La Paz

EFE Madrid

Madrid

Updated Friday, February 2, 2024-14:05

The Superior Court of Justice of Madrid has endorsed the decision of the Community of Madrid to dismiss the head of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the La Paz Maternal and Child Hospital, according to the regional government.

The Lawyers of the Community of Madrid will present a document today to request that the judge lift the precautionary measure on the readmission of the head of the Pediatric ICU service so that this space can recover its operation.

The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has celebrated on her X social network account that "the Pediatric ICU of the La Paz Hospital will be able to recover its activity as soon as possible."

The Pediatric ICU has remained closed since January 16 after all staff doctors assigned to the service, with the sole exception of their boss and a physician, have taken medical leave or have resigned from their contracts upon returning in mid-January. the head of service in charge by court order.