title: [Continuing education in medicine: CME].
abstract: An analysis of continuing medical and nursing education in Italy and worldwide is presented, with special focus on Europe. The story and evolution, specifically referring to recent changes in Italian legislation is commented on identifying improvements and future challenges.
authors.affiliation: Centro Formazione Permanente della zona Territoriale 3 Fano della ASUR Marche.
authors.forename: Beatrice
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Marchionni
authors.forename: Maria Paola
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Bacchielli
mesh_terms: D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000592:standards; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000592:standards; D007558:Italy