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Published in: Intensive Care Medicine 12/2011

01-12-2011 | Special Article

Intensive care medicine: finding its way in the “European labyrinth”

Authors: Francesca Rubulotta, Rui Moreno, Andrew Rhodes

Published in: Intensive Care Medicine | Issue 12/2011

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Abstract

Introduction

The European Union (EU) has created recent directives to facilitate the free movement of medical specialists in its member states.

Methods

Analysis of two recent surveys performed in European countries.

Results

Intensive Care Medicine training and accreditation have changed quickly over time. There is no harmonisation among European countries. Young specialists might face several difficulties in the future.

Discussion

Nations providing a national examination for intensive care medicine and a national register for specialists in intensive care medicine facilitate the free movement of specialists, regardless of European regulations and directives.

Conclusion

Intensive care medicine is currently not a mother speciality. A long process needs to occur before complete harmonization of training and accreditation and free movement of specialists in Europe will happen.
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Metadata
Title
Intensive care medicine: finding its way in the “European labyrinth”
Authors
Francesca Rubulotta
Rui Moreno
Andrew Rhodes
Publication date
01-12-2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Intensive Care Medicine / Issue 12/2011
Print ISSN: 0342-4642
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1238
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00134-011-2391-1

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