Health, medicine and the hospital service in Italy

How can you expect to get treated in Italy?

Is Italy a place to get sick in or sick of? An ex-pat's view of the Italian health service

The medical system is one which most of us pay little attention to until it is needed. At that point, it becomes very clear whether you are in good or indifferent hands. These pages describe the experiences of two disabled people as they encountered the good and bad sides of the Italian health service.

Doctors, hospitals, treatment, dentists, prejudice and care are all covered here.

Hospital Outpatients