Maintenance of standards in internal medicine
Rosenow, E.C.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Medicine 6(1): 57-64
1976
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-8291 PMID: 1065301 Document Number: 103317
There is a strong trend toward continuing medical education [CME] becoming a part of the continuum of medical education. Use of audio-visual means and computer assisted instruction will increase. Requirements for CME by medical societies, hospitals and licensing boards are being established. Self-assessment of knowledge is probably the single most significant addition to continuing medical education efforts. Recertification of the specialist, adopted as a policy by the American Board of Medical Specialties, is being implemented by the American College of Physicians, the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Board of Family Practice. Other boards are expected to offer recertification. Examples of peer pressures to assure the public of quality care include voluntary programs sponsored by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals, the Commission on Professional and Hospital Activities, hospitals and foundations. The USA government has legislated a system of assurance of quality care for the recipient of federally financed care. This is through the Professional Services Review Organization and Utilization Review.