Overbooking Leads to Patient Shortages, Elderly Patients Affected

Italian hospitals are experiencing significant overbooking, particularly affecting patients over 70, representing 77% of those impacted. This shortage of beds and medical staff is leading to ‘improper’ hospital stays, highlighting a systemic issue of hospitals not being adequately sized for the elderly population. The situation raises concerns about access to care for vulnerable patients and the overall capacity of the Italian healthcare system.

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