Articles: emergency-medicine.
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There is a rapidly growing interest in emergency medicine (EM) and emergency out-of-hospital care throughout the world. In most countries, the specialty of EM is either nonexistent or in an early stage of development. Many countries have recognized the need for, and value of, establishing a quality emergency health care system and are striving to create the specialty. ⋯ Since the United States has an advanced emergency health care system and the longest history of recognizing EM as a distinct medical specialty, lessons learned in the United States may benefit other countries. In order to provide appropriate advice to countries in the early phase of emergency health care development, careful assessment of national resources, governmental structure, population demographics, culture, and health care needs is necessary. This paper lists specific recommendations for EM organizations and physicians seeking to assist the development of the specialty of EM internationally.
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Emergency medicine is the new kid on the block. It was not officially recognized as a medical specialty until 1979, and among all medical specialties, it is the second youngest. The first residency program in emergency medicine began in 1970 at the University of Cincinnati--with only one resident.
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To assess regulatory trends in EMS medical direction by examining state EMS legislation and regulations, and legal qualifications for medical direction. ⋯ There is tremendous variation in regulatory requirements for physician participation in EMS medical direction activities at the ALS level. Few states have specific training or background requirements for the provision of OLMC, and a requirement for board certification in emergency medicine is the exception, not the rule.
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