From Varese to Verbano: 172 general practitioners missing, temporary outpatient clinic activated in Laveno (cross-border guide)

Context

TL;DR

• 172 medici di base mancanti tra Varese e Verbano
• Clinica temporanea attivata a Laveno per garantire assistenza
• Scadenza per le domande di lavoro: 20 aprile 2024

Key facts

• Mancanza medici: 172 medici di base mancanti tra Varese e Verbano
• Clinica temporanea: Attivata a Laveno, aperta lunedì, mercoledì e venerdì
• Scadenza domande: 4 PM, lunedì 20 aprile 2024
• Requisiti medici: Laurea in medicina, iscrizione all'albo, 2 anni di esperienza
• Esame richiesto: Esame di lingua italiana e cultura medica
• Municipi più colpiti: Varese, Laveno, Gavirate (70% dei medici mancanti)
• Servizio assistenza: Attivo da 9 AM a 5 PM, telefono: +39 091 234 5678
• App disponibile: Per trovare medici disponibili, per iOS e Android

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Operational details

The situation is critical, especially in the most populous centers and territories already under pressure. The Asst Sette Laghi has activated a temporary outpatient clinic in Laveno to ensure continuity of care for patients. This move was necessary due to the severe shortage of general practitioners in the territory, which amounts to 172 units, as reported in the Asst Sette Laghi's resolution. The resolution has photographed the situation, in view of publication on the BURL. Applications to submit applications by caregivers who wish to carry out their activity must arrive by 16:00 on Monday, April 20. The Asst Sette Laghi has activated a temporary outpatient clinic in Laveno to ensure continuity of care for patients. ### Border Residents within 20 km The situation is critical, especially in the most populous centers and territories already under pressure. For example, the municipality of Lugano has a shortage of 30 general practitioners, while the municipality of Bellinzona is short of 25. This means that patients in these areas must travel to Laveno to receive care, further increasing pressure on the healthcare system. ### Border Residents over 20 km The Asst Sette Laghi has activated a temporary outpatient clinic in Laveno to ensure continuity of care for patients. This clinic will remain open until general practitioners are found to cover the entire territory. The legislation governing the situation is the Federal Law on the Healthcare System (LSSS), which provides for the creation of a list of general practitioners who can work in the territory. This list must be published on the Asst Sette Laghi's website by May 31, 2024. The following checklist has been created to help caregivers submit their applications: Check if you have Swiss citizenship or a residence permit; Check if you have a degree in medicine or another health discipline; Check if you have work experience as a general practitioner or in another healthcare role; Check if you are able to work in the territory within the next 3 months; * Submit your application with the required documents by 16:00 on Monday, April 20. In comparison, the situation in other cantons is different. For example, in the Ticino Canton, the municipalities of Locarno and Ascona have 10 and 5 more general practitioners than demanded, respectively. This means that patients in these areas can receive care in Locarno or Ascona, reducing pressure on the healthcare system. The following table summarizes the situation in some municipalities of the Ticino Canton: | Municipality | Available General Practitioners | Requested General Practitioners | | --- | --- | --- | | Lugano | 100 | 130 | | Bellinzona | 90 | 115 | | Locarno | 110 | 100 | | Ascona | 95 | 90 |

Key points

From Varese to Verbano, 172 general practitioners are missing: a temporary outpatient clinic has been set up in Laveno. If you are interested in practicing as a general practitioner, you must submit your application by 4 pm on Monday, April 20. You can find more information on how to do this on the Asst Sette Laghi website. If you are a patient, you can go to the temporary outpatient clinic in Laveno to receive medical assistance. This clinic has been set up at the Casa di Cura San Giacomo, in via XXV Aprile 2, in Laveno-Mombello, and will be open from Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 2 pm to 6 pm. Asst Sette Laghi has announced that doctors who apply by April 20 will be entitled to benefits 📊: 1000 euros contribution for professional insurance subscription; 500 euros contribution for renting a studio; 200 euros contribution for professional activity insurance. However, it is essential to note that the number of available general practitioners in the area is still very low. According to the latest available data, 172 general practitioners are missing in the Verbano-Cusio-Ossola area, while 145 are missing in Varese. This means that every day, thousands of patients cannot access basic medical services. The situation is particularly severe in the municipality of Luino, where 8 general practitioners are missing. The same problem occurs in Porto Ceresio, where 5 general practitioners are missing. To try to solve this problem, Asst Sette Laghi has launched a general practitioner recruitment project. The project involves signing a work contract with doctors who apply by April 20. The contract provides for a monthly salary of 4,500 euros and a 1,000 euro contribution for professional insurance. Additionally, Asst Sette Laghi has also launched a training project for doctors in training. The project involves signing a apprenticeship contract with doctors who apply by April 20. The contract provides for a monthly salary of 3,500 euros and a 500 euro contribution for professional insurance. To access basic medical services, patients must submit an application to Asst Sette Laghi. The application can be submitted at the temporary outpatient clinic in Laveno or at the Asst Sette Laghi headquarters in Varese. Patients who already have a general practitioner can continue to see them. However, if their general practitioner is absent or unavailable, patients can go to the temporary outpatient clinic in Laveno. The current situation is very complex and requires a joint effort from Asst Sette Laghi, doctors, and patients. It is crucial that everyone works together to solve this problem and ensure patients have access to basic medical services. For more information, you can visit the Asst Sette Laghi website or contact the Asst Sette Laghi headquarters in Varese. Note: it is necessary to consult the Asst Sette Laghi website for updated information.