German Medical Association
The German Medical Association (GMA) (German: Bundesärztekammer, BÄK), founded in 1947 and based in Berlin, is the co-ordinating body of physicians' self-regulation in Germany. It co-ordinates the activities of the 17 State Chambers of Physicians which are responsible for regulation of the medical profession. As of 31 December 2007[update], the GMA represents the professional interests of the more than 400,000 physicians. The German Medical Association is co-owner of the medical journal Deutsches Ärzteblatt and of the German Agency for Quality in Medicine, a member of the Guidelines International Network—together with the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians.
Purpose
[edit]The purpose of the GMA is to protect, promote and maintain the health and safety of the patient and the community by ensuring proper standards in the practice of medicine.[citation needed]
It regulates:[citation needed]
- ethical and professional obligations of doctors,
- postgraduate training,
- continuous medical education and professional development,
- and quality assurance and quality promotion in healthcare.
Memberships
[edit]The German Medical Association is a member of the World Medical Association and of the Standing Committee of European Doctors
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