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Definition and developmental goals for Nordic emergency medicine
Hjalti Már Björnsson1,2, Ari Palomäki3,4, Christian Baaner Skjærbæk5
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Landspitali-The National University Hospital of Iceland, Reykjavík, Iceland. hjaltimb@landspitali.is.
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
|January 14, 2025
Summary
Nordic countries are developing Emergency Medicine (EM) by forming a collaborative working group. This initiative aims to define and establish developmental goals for EM across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
Area of Science:
- Medical Specialties
- Public Health Policy
- Healthcare System Development
Background:
- Emergency Medicine (EM) is a globally recognized specialty.
- Nordic countries have lagged in adopting EM into their healthcare systems.
- A collaborative working group was established to address this gap.
Purpose of the Study:
- To facilitate the development of Emergency Medicine in the Nordic region.
- To create a unified Nordic EM manifesto.
- To define EM and establish developmental goals for the region.
Main Methods:
- Formation of a working group with representation from national EM societies.
- Tasked with creating a Nordic EM manifesto.
- Analysis of the current status and challenges of EM in Nordic countries.
Main Results:
- The working group represents Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, and Swedish EM societies.
- A manifesto for Nordic Emergency Medicine is being developed.
- An overview of the current status and challenges is provided.
Conclusions:
- A concerted effort is underway to advance Emergency Medicine in the Nordic region.
- Collaboration among national societies is key to defining and developing EM.
- Addressing current challenges is crucial for future EM growth in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
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