A new story with a happy ending that comes from San Camillo in Rome, with a special four-legged protagonist, Juan Carlos, who you see in the photos together with the other protagonist of this story, Augusto, and the staff of the hospital.
“You should know that in addition to the traditional methods available in medicine, in addition to advanced technologies and newly evolved molecules, there is a simple, free and highly impactful remedy: empathy. – They write from San Camillo – Augusto was now discharged a few weeks ago and is now at home. His story struck us and we want to tell you how we handled a complex case like his. Augusto arrives in critical condition at the San Camillo Forlanini emergency room after a serious road accident. Augustus quickly regains control of his vital functions. To the emergency medicine staff, where he continues his clinical observation after the accident, his family immediately express Augusto’s wish: “Is it possible to let dogs into the ward?”. Our staff takes action to satisfy the request. Juan Carlos, initially hesitant at the sight of his owner in a wheelchair, as a precaution due to the trauma he had suffered, did not take long to recognize Augusto and remedy the pain as only he can do. Festive and wagging his tail, he immediately brought a smile back to Augusto and his family.”
“Augusto is accompanied to the ward with his friend sitting on his lap, and then greets him with the promise of a long walk once he is discharged. Thanks to Juan Carlos and Augusto, even at San Camillo it was seen how much the affection between man and animal can make the difference for the patient, for the family and for the healthcare personnel. – They say again from Forlanini – The entry of animals into public and private healthcare facilities is the subject of continuous updating, discussion, agreement and national and regional regulation. Everything that revolves around the agreement between the Government, State, Regions and Provinces focuses on knowledge and awareness of the use of companion animals, periodically followed by veterinary medical personnel and adequately educated towards an effective animal handler pairing through specific frequency course, for the use for which it is intended, never the same every day.
Through studies, literary reviews, methods of insertion into vast fields of application, scientific evidence is demonstrating that the use of animals in various therapeutic fields determines effective compliance with treatment processes, to the speed of healing and the improvement of the emotional state. Good life to Juan Carlos and his human Augusto for all the next adventures they will face together.” – They conclude from San Camillo. A story with a happy ending that can be an example for other hospital structures.
