Nicola Ucci

Nicola Ucci, a 61-year-old former family doctor from Cento, Ferrara, made headlines for leaving his bustling practice due to severe burnout after managing 1,800 patients at a time when optimal patient loads should be between 1,000 to 1,500. He experienced significant stress during the COVID-19 pandemic and has since transitioned to working in emergency medicine, where he now enjoys a more manageable schedule with fewer hours and more time for his family.