SocietyPortuguese hospital allows pets to visit patients on wards: a new model?

São João hospital in Portugal allows pets to visit patients on its wards. Its flexible approach seeks to balance clinical benefits and safety, with no infections reported so far. A doctor involved in drafting the project’s rules says there is too much fear.

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Eeuronews★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 10:53Original