Govt and Doctors Split on Proposed Working Time Limits

Ljubljana, 6 December - The government and representatives of doctors have found themselves on the opposite banks regarding a health services bill, primarily the limits to working time. After meeting doctors on Sunday, Prime Minister Borut Pahor said that the bill would be harmonised further and be discussed by the cabinet in January.

Ljubljana Prime Minister Borut Pahor speaks to the press after a meeting with representatives of doctors to discuss a health services bill. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Borut Pahor speaks to the press after a meeting with
representatives of doctors to discuss a health services bill.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana The chair of the Medical Chamber Gordana Zivcec Kalan (centre) speaks to the press after a meeting with Prime Minister Borut Pahor and Health Minister Borut Miklavcic discussing a health services bill. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
The chair of the Medical Chamber Gordana Zivcec Kalan (centre) speaks to the press after a meeting with Prime Minister Borut Pahor and Health Minister Borut Miklavcic discussing a health services bill.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana The chair of the Medical Chamber Gordana Zivcec Kalan (second from right) speaks to the press after a meeting with Prime Minister Borut Pahor and Health Minister Borut Miklavcic discussing a health services bill. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
The chair of the Medical Chamber Gordana Zivcec Kalan (second from right) speaks to the press after a meeting with Prime Minister Borut Pahor and Health Minister Borut Miklavcic discussing a health services bill.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana The chair of the Medical Chamber Gordana Zivcec Kalan (second from right) speaks to the press after a meeting with Prime Minister Borut Pahor and Health Minister Borut Miklavcic discussing a health services bill. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
The chair of the Medical Chamber Gordana Zivcec Kalan (second from right) speaks to the press after a meeting with Prime Minister Borut Pahor and Health Minister Borut Miklavcic discussing a health services bill.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana The chair of the Medical Chamber Gordana Zivcec Kalan (in front) at a meeting with Prime Minister Borut Pahor and Health Minister Borut Miklavcic discussing a health services bill. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
The chair of the Medical Chamber Gordana Zivcec Kalan (in front) at a meeting with Prime Minister Borut Pahor and Health Minister Borut Miklavcic discussing a health services bill.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Prime Minister Borut Pahor (right) and Health Minister Borut Miklavcic speak to the press after a meeting with representatives of doctors to discuss a health services bill. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Borut Pahor (right) and Health Minister Borut Miklavcic speak to the press after a meeting with
representatives of doctors to discuss a health services bill.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Health Minister Borut Miklavcic speaks to the press after a meeting with representatives of doctors to discuss a health services bill. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Health Minister Borut Miklavcic speaks to the press after a meeting with
representatives of doctors to discuss a health services bill.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Health Minister Borut Miklavcic speaks to the press after a meeting with representatives of doctors to discuss a health services bill. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Health Minister Borut Miklavcic speaks to the press after a meeting with
representatives of doctors to discuss a health services bill.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana A meeting of Prime Minister Borut Pahor (right) and Health Minister Borut Miklavcic (left) with representatives of doctors to discuss a health services bill. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A meeting of Prime Minister Borut Pahor (right) and Health Minister Borut Miklavcic (left) with
representatives of doctors to discuss a health services bill.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana The chair of the Medical Chamber Gordana Zivcec Kalan at a meeting with Prime Minister Borut Pahor and Health Minister Borut Miklavcic discussing a health services bill. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
The chair of the Medical Chamber Gordana Zivcec Kalan at a meeting with Prime Minister Borut Pahor and Health Minister Borut Miklavcic discussing a health services bill.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana A meeting of Prime Minister Borut Pahor and Health Minister Borut Miklavcic with representatives of doctors to discuss a health services bill. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A meeting of Prime Minister Borut Pahor and Health Minister Borut Miklavcic with
representatives of doctors to discuss a health services bill.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana A meeting of Prime Minister Borut Pahor (centre) and Health Minister Borut Miklavcic with representatives of doctors to discuss a health services bill. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A meeting of Prime Minister Borut Pahor (centre) and Health Minister Borut Miklavcic with
representatives of doctors to discuss a health services bill.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana A meeting of Prime Minister Borut Pahor (right) and Health Minister Borut Miklavcic with representatives of doctors to discuss a health services bill. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A meeting of Prime Minister Borut Pahor (right) and Health Minister Borut Miklavcic with
representatives of doctors to discuss a health services bill.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana A meeting of Prime Minister Borut Pahor and Health Minister Borut Miklavcic with representatives of doctors to discuss a health services bill. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A meeting of Prime Minister Borut Pahor and Health Minister Borut Miklavcic with
representatives of doctors to discuss a health services bill.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana A meeting of Prime Minister Borut Pahor and Health Minister Borut Miklavcic with representatives of doctors to discuss a health services bill. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A meeting of Prime Minister Borut Pahor and Health Minister Borut Miklavcic with
representatives of doctors to discuss a health services bill.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana A meeting of Prime Minister Borut Pahor and Health Minister Borut Miklavcic with representatives of doctors to discuss a health services bill. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A meeting of Prime Minister Borut Pahor and Health Minister Borut Miklavcic with
representatives of doctors to discuss a health services bill.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana A meeting of Prime Minister Borut Pahor and Health Minister Borut Miklavcic with representatives of doctors to discuss a health services bill. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
A meeting of Prime Minister Borut Pahor and Health Minister Borut Miklavcic with
representatives of doctors to discuss a health services bill.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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