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Health professionals' migration: the Portuguese case
1University of Luxembourg.
World Hospitals and Health Services : the Official Journal of the International Hospital Federation
|December 16, 2010
Summary
Physician migration to Portugal shows a dual pattern. Intra-European physician mobility grows alongside continued immigration from outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Workforce Studies
- Migration Studies
Background:
- Health professional migration is a key global issue.
- European Union directives and health sector shortages drive physician mobility.
- Portugal faces increasing numbers of physicians from European and non-European Economic Area (EEA) countries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze migration patterns of health professionals in Portugal.
- To investigate the dual nature of physician migration in the Portuguese context.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of physician migration data in Portugal.
- Examination of trends in intra-European and overseas physician immigration.
Main Results:
- A convergent dual pattern of physician migration is observed in Portugal.
- Intra-European physician migration has increased.
- Traditional overseas immigration channels for physicians remain significant.
Conclusions:
- Portugal experiences a dual migration pattern for health professionals.
- Both intra-European and non-European Economic Area (EEA) migration channels are important for Portugal's health workforce.
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