In Italy, seven physicians quit their hospital jobs on average every day — and the majority of those departing work in emergency rooms. Difficult working conditions, poor organisation, long hours, and low pay is a mix of factors overshadowing the attraction for this area of medicine, much sought after in the past by young doctors seeking an exciting, fast-paced role with unique learning opportunities. “This year, like the last year, saw almost 50% of positions in emergency medicine remain vacant, but many of those who fill these positions eventually decide to leave. In these conditions, the E…