Postazione di continuita assistenziale / Guardia Medica ^Clinic

The Postazione di continuità assistenziale, or Guardia Medica, is an Italian healthcare service that provides urgent medical care outside regular office hours. It specializes in primary care for non-emergency issues, out-of-hours assistance, and chronic condition management. The clinic operates during evenings, weekends, and holidays, staffed by general practitioners and sometimes nurses, offering services such as telephone triage, home visits, and coordination with emergency services. Patients can receive care for minor injuries, infections, and acute illnesses, with access typically requiring a valid health insurance card or identification.