Comments on: An uninvited guest

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:53:56 +0000

Since the medical system is managed on a regional level, I think there are quite a few differences between regions and even between cities. I’ve heard the best medical care is in the Bologna area. That being said, I have no complaints about my care or Luigi’s care. I get better care here than I did in the last area I lived in the US. I would be interested to hear from people in the US about their pediatricians. Do many people have a number where they can reach someone 24 hours a day?

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:41:06 +0000

I too have been out of the loop on the blogs! Hmm, this must be another of those city vs. smaller town things, but while I do have a cell phone number for my pediatrician, she only answers from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the morning M-F. That’s the only number she has for making appointments, questions, etc. and it’s basically ALWAYS busy. Or off. So she’s useless. We called the Guardia Medica once and they told us they no longer serve our area. Keep in mind that I’m right on the outskirts of Milan – ten minutes by car to the Duomo and the center of the city. My friends in the U.S. seem to always be able to get their pediatricians on the phone day or night. Even if the pediatrician doesn’t answer, there’s a nurse or another doctor on call 24 hours a day. Granted, that is provided you have health insurance and can afford to go to the pediatrician there. But overall, I’ve been incredibly unimpressed with my pediatrician and the health services on offer in Milan for children.

By: KC

KC — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:31:46 +0000

Sorry to hear that Luigi was sick! (I’ve been away from the computer for weeks, pretty much.) I love the Guardia Medica. Just knowing that they’re there makes me mush less stressed about Kathy getting sick.