17 Mar, 09:23··

Gimbe, mancano oltre 5.700 medici di famiglia e carenze in 18 regioni

Italy is experiencing a significant shortage of family doctors, with over 5,700 positions unfilled across 18 regions. The situation is particularly severe in Lombardy, Veneto, and Campania, where each doctor is responsible for an average of 1,383 patients. This shortage raises concerns about the accessibility and quality of primary healthcare services in the country.

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