Jen Heng Pek1, Swee Han Lim1, Hiu Fai Ho2, T V Ramakrishnan3, Sabariah Faizah Jamaluddin4, Faith Joan C Mesa-Gaerlan5, Mohan Tiru6, Sung Oh Hwang7, Wai-Mau Choi8, Somchai Kanchanasut9, Pairoj Khruekarnchana9, Levent Avsarogullari10, Takeshi Shimazu11, Shingo Hori12. 1. Department of Emergency Medicine Singapore General Hospital Singapore. 2. Accident and Emergency Department Queen Elizabeth Hospital Hong Kong. 3. Department of Accident and Emergency Medicine Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute Chennai India. 4. Emergency and Trauma Department Sungai Buloh Hospital Sungai Buloh Malaysia. 5. Department of Emergency Medicine Philippine General Hospital Manila Philippines. 6. Department of Emergency Medicine Changi General Hospital Singapore. 7. Department of Emergency Medicine Wonju College of Medicine Yonsei University Seoul Korea. 8. Department of Emergency Medicine Mackay Memorial Hospital Hsinchu Taiwan. 9. Emergency Department Rajavithi Hospital Bangkok Thailand. 10. Department of Emergency Medicine Erciyes University Medical School Kayseri Turkey. 11. Department of Traumatology and Acute Critical Medicine Faculty of Medicine Osaka University Osaka Japan. 12. Emergency and Critical Care Medicine School of Medicine Keio University Tokyo Japan.
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.
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.
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