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In the medical deserts of Breton, apothecaries take care of everyday “minor ailments”;

These are everyday “small diseases”, benign pathologies, but often painful or uncomfortable, for which it may be necessary to consult a specialist. But in Brittany, in medical deserts or in some coastal towns that are overcrowded during the summer, it is not always easy to get an appointment with a general practitioner. It is on the basis of this observation that the Association Pharma Système Qualité proposed the OSyS system (for “orientation in the health system”) to the regional health agency as part of a call for projects in 2019. They can now directly treat six pathologies. (cystitis, conjunctivitis, tonsillitis, small wounds, tick bites and superficial burns), without a doctor’s prescription. This is in addition to new missions that have been transferred to all pharmacies for certain vaccinations or screening procedures.

Thanks to the regional network, there is…

Source: Le Figaro

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