Healthcare Professionals in Trentino Unite to Save Provincial Health System
The ten presidents of the ten Orders representing over 14 thousand healthcare professionals in Trentino have come together to issue a strong appeal to save the provincial health system, which they say is currently in a critical situation.
The appeal, signed by presidents representing a wide range of healthcare professions including nurses, doctors, pharmacists, psychologists, and veterinarians, emphasizes the importance of protecting the public health of all citizens. The healthcare professionals are calling on provincial institutions and the Health Council to take urgent action to address the challenges facing the healthcare system.
According to the presidents, the healthcare system is facing increasingly complex challenges due to factors such as the aging population, declining birth rate, and the spread of chronic-degenerative diseases. They also point to inadequate funding as a key issue contributing to resource shortages.
The appeal outlines a series of solutions proposed by the healthcare professionals to address the challenges facing the healthcare system. These solutions include the need for a renewal of the provincial healthcare system, focusing on a “One Health” approach that promotes health through prevention. The professionals also call for the strengthening of local assistance, adoption of new technological tools, and active involvement of professionals in decision-making processes.
The healthcare professionals emphasize the importance of investing in the provincial health system with not only funding, but also with structural reforms aimed at its revival. They specifically call for the elimination of the staff spending cap, reducing the burden of work for professionals, and enhancing their role within the healthcare system.
The appeal concludes by highlighting the importance of using the special autonomy of the province to positively address the challenges facing the healthcare system and maintain a heritage that is envied by others. The healthcare professionals are urging political leaders to take immediate action to save the provincial health system and ensure the health and wellbeing of all citizens in Trentino.