What are medical services in Italy like?
When we asked expats and global nomads about the quality of medical care in Italy, they replied...
"In Italy, medical services are generally of a high standard. The country has a well-developed healthcare system, with a wide range of public and private hospitals and clinics providing quality care. Italy also has a strong tradition of medical research and innovation, with many leading universities and research institutes dedicated to advancing medical knowledge. Additionally, Italy has a well-trained and experienced medical workforce, with a high concentration of doctors and nurses," commented one expat who made the move to Italy.
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"Health care is a benefit to tax residents. The quality of care for public health ranges wildly depending on where you live. It is also difficult to get an appointment with a specialist. My sister is waiting 6 mos. to see a neurologist- and she lives in Tuscany. Also keep in mind that if you are hospitalized there are no aides. The assumption is that a family member will be there to wash/groom/dress you. Or feed you, if necessary. You are also responsible for bringing provisions like water and linens with you. If you don’t have family/friends to assist you, you must hire private care. Let’s face it, when it comes to health care, no country is a panacea," remarked another expat in Palermo Sicily, Italy.
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Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
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