Italian Doctor Dies While Working, Highlighting Strain on Rural Healthcare
Dorgali, Italy – An Italian physician, Dr. Carta, died Thursday evening after collapsing at her office in Dorgali, Sardinia, prompting renewed focus on teh pressures faced by doctors in underserved areas. The medical association has spoken out,emphasizing Dr. Carta’s dedication to her patients even as her health declined.
dr. Carta’s case underscores a growing crisis in rural Italian healthcare, where a shortage of general practitioners leaves individual doctors responsible for vast populations. She served a catchment area of approximately 5,000 patients,managing over 1,800 medical directives daily as the sole general practitioner in the region.This immense workload, coupled with a recent kidney transplant, ultimately contributed to her tragic death.
according to reports, Dr. Carta contacted emergency services on September 25th, stating, “Come on, I don’t feel good,” before losing consciousness. While colleagues transported her first to the hospital in Nuoro and then to Cagliari in hopes of saving her life, she succumbed to her condition that evening.
Prior to her collapse, Dr. Carta reportedly exhibited signs of deteriorating health but continued to see patients, driven by a commitment to their well-being. The municipality of Dorgali is in mourning, recognizing the profound loss of a dedicated physician who prioritized her community’s health above her own. The incident is expected to fuel calls for increased resources and support for rural healthcare providers in Italy.
