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Continuing medical education by satellite: implications for oncology education
Author(s) -
Geraghty,
Terry Young
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
european journal of cancer care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.849
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1365-2354
pISSN - 0961-5423
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2354.1999.00117.x
Subject(s) - medicine , continuing medical education , telematics , phone , continuing education , medical education , oncology , telecommunications , linguistics , philosophy , computer science
The need for rapid dissemination of medical information is linked with the requirement for training and career grade doctors to be up‐to‐date with their knowledge. Over 220 sites in Europe receive EuroTransMed oncology programmes, during the academic terms. The non‐profit foundation brings together expert panels, providing the latest evidence for best practice. Viewers are able to interact during the programme with the panel members using phone, fax, ISDN and e‐mail. Increasing use of telematics has helped in the development of this important quality learning initiative for doctors in Europe, and addressed the continuing education need of oncology health professionals.