Medical professionals under recurring assault: "Ambulance obliterated thrice in four months, rendering patient care nearly inaccessible"
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Life's a pain, ya know. Workin' non-stop, puttin' our hearts in it, but it feels like we're swimmin' upstream without a paddle. That's how Dr. Cristina Deambrogio feels at least. The clinic she works at in Barriera di Milano's been royally screwed over. Not once. Not twice. Three Times!
Emotions run high when you love your job, and you know there's a real need for your presence, explains Dr. Deambrogio. But the anger comes when you're treated like a damn punching bag. Three times within four months, their clinic, tucked away at 112 Via Sempione, has been hit by burglars. Computers, scanners, cell phones, prescription pads – you name it, they stole it. They broke down doors, wrecked cabinets, and trashed equipment. "It's never happened in thirty years of activity", Deambrogio laments.
Seven doctors, each following around 1,500 patients, work tirelessly at this clinic. Every year, over 7,000 citizens walk through their doors. Their patients' welfare is at stake. With each raid putting thousands at risk, Deambrogio and her team fear for their safety.
First Heist
The first raid struck on January 20th, right after the studio got a fresh coat of paint. The doctors returned from their weekend break to find the clinic a mess: broken cabinets and filing cabinets, an archive in shambles. It was a shock. Yet, they got back to work quickly, patching up the damages to keep the clinic running for patients.
The burglars struck again on March 21st, with the same mysterious quietness. Damages and stolen items were worse this time. Syringes, gauze – medical essentials, along with a laptop, an external hard drive, and scanner. "It felt like Groundhog Day", Deambrogio recalls.
Up the Ante
After two complaints to the police and countless repairs later, the doctors were losing hope. The third strike occurred on April 14th. Much like the previous raids, the burglars left the clinic in tatters. Computers and medical supplies were stolen, and once again, cabinets lay empty.
Some doctors are contemplating a shift – moving elsewhere. Life used to be good here, Deambrogio remarks, but now it's like living in a war zone. Every day, you hear news of broken windows, muggings, and robberies. Sometimes patients arrive with nothing because it all got stolen. "It's helpless", Deambrogio says. "The current resources of the law enforcement agencies do not allow them to guarantee adequate surveillance for us. We'd love to stay here, but if we have to come to work and find the office on fire, it's impossible."
- The average number of patients treated at Dr. Cristina Deambrogio's clinic in Barriera di Milano is approximately 7,000 annually.
- The clinic's archives, containing vital medical-condition records and patient data, were stolen during one of the burglaries.
- In the realm of health-and-wellness, general news, and crime-and-justice, the ongoing burglaries at Deambrogio's clinic have become a major point of concern, raising questions about the safety and security of medical facilities.
- The scientific community, examining this issue, has suggested implementing targeted security measures to protect clinics and other medical institutions from similar criminal activities.
- As frustrated as she is, Dr. Deambrogio implores the authorities to prioritize the targeted improvement of medical-facility security, not just for her clinic but for all healthcare providers facing similar threats.
