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. 2015 Aug 27;3(2):65-73.
doi: 10.1002/ams2.154. eCollection 2016 Apr.

Emergency medicine as a specialty in Asia

Jen Heng Pek  1 , Swee Han Lim  1 , Hiu Fai Ho  2 , T V Ramakrishnan  3 , Sabariah Faizah Jamaluddin  4 , Faith Joan C Mesa-Gaerlan  5 , Mohan Tiru  6 , Sung Oh Hwang  7 , Wai-Mau Choi  8 , Somchai Kanchanasut  9 , Pairoj Khruekarnchana  9 , Levent Avsarogullari  10 , Takeshi Shimazu  11 , Shingo Hori  12
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Emergency medicine as a specialty in Asia

Jen Heng Pek et al. Acute Med Surg. .

Abstract

Aim: We aim to examine the similarities and differences in areas of EM development, workload, workforce, and capabilities and support in the Asia region. Emerging challenges faced by our EM community are also discussed.

Methods: The National Societies for Emergency Medicine of Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Turkey participated in the joint Japanese Association of Acute Medicine (JAAM) and Asian Conference of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) Special Symposium held in October 2013 at Tokyo, Japan. The findings are reviewed in this paper.

Results: Emergency medicine (EM) has over the years evolved into a distinct and recognized medical discipline requiring a unique set of cognitive, administrative and technical skills for managing all types of patients with acute illness or injury. EM has contributed to healthcare by providing effective, safe, efficient and cost-effective patient care. Integrated systems have developed to allow continuity of emergency care from the community into emergency departments. Structured training curriculum for undergraduates, and specialty training programs for postgraduates are in place to equip trainees with the knowledge and skills required for the unique practice of EM.

Conclusion: The practice of EM still varies among the Asian countries. However, as a region, we strive to continue in our efforts to develop the specialty and improve the delivery of EM.

Keywords: Asia; emergency medicine; specialty.

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Country Demographics.
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Emergency Medicine Curriculum—Rotation Requirements. X—Rotation is part of Emergency Medicine curriculum 1—Optional/variable duration of rotation during core training curriculum 2—Optional rotation after completion of core training curriculum 3—Rotations not specified AN—Anesthesia CR—Cardiology CS—Cardiothoracic surgery DR—Radiology EM—Emergency medicine EMS—Emergency medical service ENT—Otolaryngology EYE—Ophthalmology IM—Internal medicine GS—General surgery ICU—Intensive care unit NS—Neurosurgery NU—Neurology OG—Obstetrics and gynaecology OR—Orthopaedic surgery PD—Pediatric PSY—Psychiatry RP—Respiratory TR—Trauma
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