We were accompanied by Señora Angela's husband, Dr. Novek at the Ospedale San Bartolo. We learned that Italians have less healthcare costs compared to Americans. Italians have their own primary care provider, who are paid not per visit, rather, by the number of patients that are registered to them. Free exams are given by the general practitioner (GP), but there are minute co-pays (~€36) for extra exams, such as MRIs, X-rays, etc. Prescriptions, unlike the U.S., are affordable as well, averaging about €2 per prescription! Medications (Rx) are also given by bulk. For the patients, especially the elderly, family members ensure that they take their Rx in a timely manner.
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At the Ospedale, we passed by the Emergency Department and children's unit. The emergency personnel wore neon orange, full gears, whereas the other professionals wore calmer-colored uniforms-some nurses wore all white, unlike the multi-colored and decorated uniforms worn by nurses in the U.S. Rooms were set up like those in the U.S. Some consisted of more than one bed. However, unlike some American hospitals, the rooms were well-lit, as the windows were fully open.
On our way back to the dorms, we passed by the Parco Querini. It had a massive, green space with classical statues lined up in two rows that lead to and from the Temple Monoptero. There was also a local pond that surrounded the temple. This was a place where locals could enjoy taking a morning and afternoon stroll.
We also dropped by a local bakery, and I got a mushroom pizza and water for the road.
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