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The health of migrants: the doctor-patient relationship
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Published: 22 January 2026
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The Consolidated Act on Immigration (Legislative Decree No. 286 of 1998) states: “Access to healthcare facilities by foreigners who are not in compliance with residence regulations shall not result in any type of report to the authorities, except in cases where reporting is mandatory, under the same conditions as for Italian citizens”...
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