Fewer queues, less waiting, less stress. And faster and easier access to public assistance services for citizens. Starting with the next one July 5ththroughout Lombardy it will be possible choose (or withdraw) the family doctor and pediatrician even in pharmacies. This is foreseen by a new resolution approved by the Regional Council on the proposal of the Vice President and Councilor for Welfare Letizia Moratti and which follows the agreement signed by the Lombardy Region, Federfarma Lombardia And Assofarm Confservizi Lombardia.
In practice, this possibility has already been offered free of charge since 2014 to citizens of 86 pharmacies located on the territory of the ATS Brianza and the experimentation gave very positive results, in particular on the reduction of waiting times.
“This service represents an important alternative to the choice that is made today in the various offices of the ASST”, commented the vice president and councilor for Welfare Letizia Moratti. «Through the pharmacies the life of citizens will be facilitated, who will have a service closer to home and widespread throughout the territory. A convinced decision by the Lombardy Region that will give considerable advantages and simplification of the methods of access for citizens to health and social health services “.
Source: Vanity Fair
