Cremona’s Basic Doctors Sound Alarm Over Proposed Contractual Reforms
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Cremona – The recent alarm cry from the basic doctors in Cremona, initially raised by the secretary of Fimmg Cremona, Federico Bontardelli, has now shifted its focus to local administrators. The doctors are urging these administrators to unite and discuss a potential contractual reform that could further disadvantage peripheral territories.
Bontardelli’s latest move involves informing the mayors and the President of the Province about the implications of this reform. In an open letter, the administrators are informed that the current system, where family doctors work under a national health service agreement called a convention, could change considerably. this would transform doctors from freelancers into SSN employees,working directly within Community houses.
“We doctors of the Italian Federation of General Medicine believe it is necessary to start a comparison on this perspective,” writes the entire provincial council of Fimmg. “We are available to meetings to discuss and share our worry and proposals.”
Key concerns and Potential Impacts
The primary concerns highlighted by the doctors include:
- Disappearance of Local clinics: If the reform goes through, small towns might see the retirement of a doctor without a replacement in the same clinic. Rather, a new doctor would work in a Community house on a rotating basis. This could lead to the progressive disappearance of widely distributed local clinics.
- Medical-Patient Relationship: The doctors emphasize that it would become more challenging for citizens to always find the same doctor, potentially disrupting the medical-patient relationship of trust.
- Early Retirements: There is also a risk of early retirements, which could exacerbate the existing shortage of family doctors. Lombardy, in particular, already suffers from a meaningful deficiency of family doctors. The region has over 500 places available for the training course in general medicine, but less than 200 doctors have started the frequency.
The Call to action
The letter concludes with a call for constructive dialog to protect the right to citizens’ health. The doctors are inviting institutions to engage in a dialogue that could mitigate the negative impacts of the proposed reforms.
Summary of Key Points
| Aspect | Details |
|—————————–|——————————————————————————|
| Current System | Family doctors work under a convention as freelancers. |
| Proposed Change | conversion into SSN employees working in Community houses. |
| Potential Impact | Disappearance of local clinics, disruption of medical-patient relationships, and exacerbation of doctor shortages. |
| call to Action | Constructive dialogue to protect citizens’ health. |
Engaging with the Community
The doctors are open to meetings and discussions to share their concerns and proposals. This proactive approach underscores their commitment to maintaining the quality of healthcare in their territories.
For more data on the shortage of family doctors in Lombardy, read here.
Conclusion
The proposed reforms,while aimed at streamlining healthcare services,could have significant repercussions on the quality of healthcare in peripheral territories. The doctors’ call for dialogue and reform underscores the need for a balanced approach that protects both the healthcare system and the citizens it serves.
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Cremona’s Basic Doctors Sound Alarm Over Proposed Contractual Reforms
In recent developments,doctors from Cremona have raised concerns over proposed Structural reforms that could impact the healthcare system. The call for dialog and reform underscores the need for a balanced approach that protects both the healthcare system and the citizens it serves. Stay informed and engaged with the latest updates on healthcare reforms in your region as your voice matters in shaping the future of healthcare.
Exclusive Interview with Dr. Federico Bontardelli
Interviewer: Jane Moore, Senior Editor of world-today-news.com
Call to Action: The Recent Concerns
Jane Moore: Dr. Bontardelli, thank you for joining us today.We’ve heard a significant alarm from the basic doctors in Cremona regarding potential reforms that could dramatically change the healthcare system. Could you summarize the primary issues being raised?
Dr.Federico Bontardelli: Thank you for having me. Indeed, there is a genuine concern among the basic doctors here about the implications of a proposed contractual reform. The reform, if implemented, would change our current system where we operate under a national health service agreement called a convention. This would transform us fromancers to direct employees of the National health Service (SSN), working mainly within Community houses.
Potential Impact on Local Clinics
Jane Moore: How do you envisage this shift affecting local clinics and the relationship with patients?
Dr. Federico Bontardelli: One of our main concerns is the potential disappearance of local clinics. Under the proposed reform,small towns might see the phenomenon of a doctor retiring without a replacement in place. Instead,new doctors would work rotationally within Community houses. This could lead to the progressive elimination of widely distributed local clinics.
Effect on Medical-Patient Relationships
Jane moore: Can you speak more to the potential impact on the medical-patient relationship?
Dr. Federico Bontardelli: Absolutely.Patients have come to rely on the continuity of care provided by thier family doctors. The reform would make it more challenging for citizens to always see the same doctor, which could disrupt the vital medical-patient relationship of trust that we’ve built over the years.
Risk of Early Retirements
Jane Moore: there’s also a concern about potential early retirements. Could you elaborate on that?
Dr. federico Bontardelli: Yes, indeed.There is a real risk of early retirements, which would exacerbate the already existing shortage of family doctors. Lombardy, in particular, suffers from a significant deficiency of family doctors. While we have over 500 places available for the training course in general medicine, less than 200 doctors have started the course. The reform could worsen this situation.
The Call to Constructive Dialogue
jane Moore: what is your call to action for the administration and the public?
Dr. Federico Bontardelli: We believe it is crucial to start a constructive dialogue on this viewpoint. We are inviting institutions to engage in discussions that could mitigate the negative impacts of the proposed reforms.We want to ensure we protect the right to citizens’ health and maintain the quality of healthcare in our territories.
Stay informed and engaged with the latest updates on healthcare reforms in your region. Your voice matters in shaping the future of healthcare.
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