Italian Radiologist Saves Cat's Life, Faces Legal Action for Breaking Protocol

aosta, italy - An Italian radiologist saves a cat's life by performing a CT scan and emergency surgery, facing legal action for violating hospital protocol.

Italian Radiologist Faces Legal Action for Saving Cat's Life

An Italian radiologist, Gianluca Fanelli, saves a cat named Athena after it falls from a terrace. Despite facing legal consequences for using hospital equipment for a life-saving procedure on a cat, Fanelli stands by his decision.

Fanelli, head of radiology at Umberto Parini Hospital in Aosta, North Italy, swiftly brings the injured cat to the hospital, where he performs a CT scan to assess internal injuries and conducts emergency surgery to prevent a collapsed lung.

While Fanelli's actions are deemed a breach of protocol and misuse of hospital resources, he defends his choice as a necessary intervention to save the feline's life. Facing criticism for diverting public funds and neglecting human patients, Fanelli argues that his actions did not disrupt scheduled appointments and the scan was brief.

Despite acknowledging that animals should be treated in veterinary facilities, Fanelli emphasizes the urgency of the situation and his commitment to saving lives, whether human or animal. His wife, Senator Nicoletta Spelgatti, supports his decision, highlighting the importance of his life-saving mission.

The incident has sparked a debate on professional ethics and compassionate care, with the outcome of any disciplinary action against Fanelli pending. Regardless, his dedication to preserving life, including that of his beloved pet, remains unwavering.