Genova. “The recent ruling of the Court of Genoa which has the local health authority was ordered to compensate a family for the unacceptable delay in the rehabilitation treatment necessary for a child suffering from autism spectrum disorder represents a victory not only for this family, but for all those who experience similar situations.”
This is the comment of the regional elections of 27 and 28 October in the Orlando Presidente List Gianni Pastorino: “The judge recognized that the parents should not have resorted to private facilities, but that the National Health Service should have intervened promptly”
“This episode teaches us that when we talk about the health of our children, the last thought we should have is that of the interminable waits or shortcomings of the healthcare system – adds Pastorino – I want to underline that this important victory is also the fruit of work with the ‘lawyer Rita Lasagnawho carried out this legal battle, and with whom we collaborated closely to open the Health Law Help Desk in Bolzaneto. This desk, in just one year of activity, has collected more than that 300 instances by citizens who asked for justice for the long waiting lists and the failure to take care of disabled children. With a success rate of 90%, the help desk has become a point of reference. Today, we can say that our commitment has borne fruit”
“The sentence is not only a warning for the Local Health Authority, but also for those who have administered the Region until now. The centre-rightrepresented today by Mayor Marco Bucci, he has never shown any interest in ensuring accessible public healthcare. Just look at the total absence of representatives of the Municipality at yesterday’s meeting, in which crucial issues such as school, social relations and the health of fragile children were discussed. It is unacceptable that those who govern our region and those who run for office do so in continuity with Toti continue to ignore the real emergencies, such as that of public health and access to care. The priorities should be clear: concrete interventions are needed to guarantee adequate services to those who need them, especially those in fragile situations.”
“The principle that citizens should not passively accept National Health Service delays is now strengthened. Now they have a legal weapon to assert their right to timely treatment – he adds Rita Lasagna – It is a victory that demonstrates how no one should suffer from the inefficiencies of the healthcare system. Families should not have to choose between health and economic ability. I invite everyone to take action and learn about their rights, which is why I founded avvocatosalute.itwhere people can find free information useful for acquiring the awareness necessary to claim, in all locations, unjustly violated rights”.
