by Valeria Confalonieri | Dec 12, 2023
The most used teaching method for medical skills include only observation followed by practical activity on patients, without any simulation. Numerous studies demonstrated the potential harm on the patients of this model, compared to the possible simulation models...
by Valeria Confalonieri | Dec 12, 2023
Health is substantially influenced by both the physical and social environment in which we reside, as well as the lifestyle choices we adopt. The General Practitioner maintains a privileged patient relationship, providing lifelong care. Each interaction thus presents...
by Valeria Confalonieri | Dec 12, 2023
Prescribing unnecessary tests is detrimental to both patients and the ecosystem, representing a lamentable waste of resources. With the exception of the three oncological screening programs endorsed by the Italian Ministry of Health (breast cancer, cervical cancer,...
by Valeria Confalonieri | Dec 12, 2023
Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) have therapeutic benefits from inhalation medications, available in two pharmaceutical formulations: metered-dose inhalers and dry powder inhalers. Consequently, the prescription preference should be directed...
by Valeria Confalonieri | Dec 12, 2023
In Italy, the National Health Service (NHS) fully or partially covers the costs of medical services and medications for patients who possess a prescription from their General Practitioner (GP). On average, a GP prescribes over 20,000 prescriptions annually, which were...
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