Physician says bill discriminates
A bill passed by the Guam Legislature has raised concerns among physicians about discrimination against internationally trained doctors in the private sector. The bill aims to address the island's doctor shortage, but some argue it unfairly limits licensure for foreign-trained physicians in private healthcare facilities.
The Guam Legislature passed Bill 206-38 to reduce the island's doctor shortage. The bill limits licensure of internationally trained physicians to those employed at government healthcare facilities. This has raised concerns about discrimination against private sector healthcare. Dr. Thomas Shieh, a local obstetrician, argues that the bill unfairly restricts access to care. He claims that private healthcare facilities should also be able to hire internationally trained physicians. The bill's intent is to improve access to care for island residents and reduce wait times. However, some physicians believe it will have the opposite effect.
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