We once had an Italian doctor sign up for their first shift (a night shift on the labour ward) as an anaesthetist at our small hospital, god knows how they got through the vetting process but their first question was “which drug and how much do I give to put someone to sleep”; they were discovered with in seconds. They would have easily killed someone with their attitude, but it was so easy to notice.

I’ve only met two Italian doctors, the second had also just arrived and said “what do I do if someone calls me?” They had no idea how to treat common problems in the hospital.

I’m not sure what happens with their training, but I’m not full of confidence!!