title: Continuing medical education by satellite: implications for oncology education.
abstract: The need for rapid dissemination of medical information is linked with the requirement for training and career grade doctors to be up-to-date with their knowledge. Over 220 sites in Europe receive EuroTransMed oncology programmes, during the academic terms. The non-profit foundation brings together expert panels, providing the latest evidence for best practice. Viewers are able to interact during the programme with the panel members using phone, fax, ISDN and e-mail. Increasing use of telematics has helped in the development of this important quality learning initiative for doctors in Europe, and addressed the continuing education need of oncology health professionals.
authors.affiliation: Professorial Surgical Unit, Nottingham City Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Geraghty
authors.forename: H L
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D019985:Benchmarking; D020375:Education, Distance / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005060:Europe; D005582:Foundations; D006801:Humans; D008495:Medical Oncology / Q000193:education*; D020380:Needs Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration; D013685:Telecommunications / Q000458:organization & administration*