Digital Skills for Doctors - Explaining European Doctors' Position.

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Education
• Digital Health Workforce Development
• European Union Policy

Background:

• A significant digital skills deficit exists within the healthcare sector.
• The European Skills Agenda and its Pact for Skills initiative aim to address this gap over the next five years.
• Upskilling and reskilling the healthcare workforce are key objectives.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline the importance of digital skills for healthcare professionals.
• To propose a framework for digital skills in medicine.
• To integrate digital competencies into medical education and continuous professional development.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of EU digital skills initiatives, specifically the Pact for Skills.
• Review of recommendations from the Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME).
• Proposal for curriculum integration and continuous professional development.

Main Results:

• Digital skills for doctors can be categorized into general, technical, and patient-doctor relationship areas.
• These skills are crucial for modern medical practice and patient care.
• The need for updated medical curricula and ongoing training is highlighted.

Conclusions:

• Addressing the digital skills deficit in healthcare is a priority for the EU.
• A structured approach to digital skills training is necessary for doctors.
• Integrating digital competencies into medical education and continuous professional development is essential for future healthcare innovation.