Italy: New remote therapeutic plan model and local medical shortages

In Italy, AGENAS has released a national operational model to allow the renewal of therapeutic plans for chronic patients via tele-visits. This initiative aims to reduce unnecessary hospital visits and travel, particularly for elderly patients and those with disabilities. While the model facilitates remote monitoring and deadline tracking, specialists must still verify the safety and efficacy of treatments, as renewals are not automatic.

Simultaneously, the municipality of Portocannone is taking legal action to address a shortage of family doctors. Mayor Francesco Gallo has authorized a legal mandate to issue a formal warning to ASReM after the administration's offer to provide free municipal premises for a local clinic was not met with a concrete schedule. Residents have also organized petitions for November 14 and 21 to advocate for improved local medical availability.