Session Profile: Toomas Uibo

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

2024-03-19

Political Position
The political focus is on the reform and quality of healthcare services, particularly the air ambulance service. The speaker adopts a strong stance, emphasizing that the patient and their needs must be central to the service reform. This position is strongly policy- and value-driven, contrasting with arguments centered on budget or logistics.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the specific logistical and economic constraints of the air ambulance service, including issues like pilot flight hours and the overall cost of the service. They are also familiar with the Health Board's planned audit or study regarding helicopter air ambulance flights.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is interrogative, serious, and demanding, focused on securing confirmation from the minister or the rapporteur regarding the gravity of the proposed service reform. Logical argumentation is employed, criticizing the preconceptions that dismiss the reform from the outset.

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Activity Patterns
There isn't enough data.

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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed against those statements and viewpoints which assert that the air ambulance service cannot be reformed for economic (it is too expensive) or logistical reasons. The opposition is focused on the lack of seriousness regarding the reform and the prejudices that impede the development of the service.

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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is formal and respectful, involving addressing the presenter for questions and confirmation. Confirmation is being sought from the Minister or the Health Board regarding the patient-centered approach within the audit, indicating a desire to move forward constructively.

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Regional Focus
There is too little data.

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Economic Views
Economic perspectives tend to prioritize the quality of public services and patient needs, placing them above arguments that focus solely on the high cost of provision. There is opposition to blocking reforms under economic pretexts.

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Social Issues
The primary social issue is the accessibility and quality of healthcare services, particularly in the field of emergency medical services. There is a strong emphasis on prioritizing patient needs when restructuring the service.

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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is placed on directing and supervising the audit conducted by the Health Board, ensuring its patient-centered approach. The objective is to influence the actions of the executive power, leading to a substantive reform of the service.

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