the epidemic has been a boon for the digital transformation of doctors here in Italy.

turns out you can do take appointment at the gp, it wasn't impossible

turns out you can request exams trough email, it wasn't impossible

turns out you can have a pre-screening via photo and messaging apps, it wasn't impossible

turns out you can safely deliver prescription trough digital channels to both the person and the pharmacist so that you can just show up with your healthcare number and take the drugs home

it has been dragging medics and other professionals around then into the present kicking and screaming