Living in Positano

Member since 23 July 2023

rhiannon45Member23 July 2023 17:22:47

I am considering moving to Positano, Italy. I am American. I am concerned about the lack of medical care in Positano and immediate area. I would like to hear from others who live on the Amalfi Coast about how they manage chronic illnesses that need ongoing superior medical attention, as well as the best hospital in the region. I am aware that only Napoli and Salerno have hospitals. Transport to either one, from Positano, could be the difference between life and death.

I would be interested in hearing others' experiences accessing PROMPT and EXCELLENT medical care while living in Positano. Grazie!

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PintailMember23 July 2023 18:07:47

@rhiannon45

simple … if you have a diagnosis which requires immediate attention .. don’t go🤷🏻 from a senior UK dr

rhiannon45 Member

Member since 23 July 2023

rhiannon45Member23 July 2023 19:01:10

Don't go where?

How do residents maintain good health without local specialists?

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GuestPoster491Guest23 July 2023 20:15:24

If you have a life and death medical concern, would it make sense to go live in Alaska or Montana? That said, Naples is just over an hour away, it's not THAT remote. It always makes sense to choose according to your medical needs. In Europe, it's common for the elderly in rural areas to travel to the larger cities for specialized care, or ask that a local clinic arranges for a specialist to visit the area and treat local residents if there's enough people needing the same specialty care. In an urgent situation though, you're probably looking at traveling to a major hospital on your own or transferred by ambulance.