Sleep medicine certification for physicians in Spain

Montserrat, Josep M.; Terán-Santos, Joaquín; Puertas, Francisco J.

doi:10.1183/09031936.00188314

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“…[26][27][28] To ascertain the quality of medical care provided to patients with sleep disorders, the institution of national regulations and policies is essential to verify the competency of practicing sleep medicine physicians and technologists. The licensing of sleep medicine practitioners and technicians implies that the local health authorities recognize sleep medicine as a distinct medical specialty.…”

Section: Sleep M Edi Ci Ne and Technology Accreditati Onmentioning

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Sleep Medicine in Saudi Arabia

Almeneessier

BaHammam

2017

Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine

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The practice of sleep medicine in Saudi Arabia began in the mid to late 1990s. Since its establishment, this specialty has grown, and the number of specialists has increased. Based on the available data, sleep disorders are prevalent among the Saudi population, and the demand for sleep medicine services is expected to increase significantly. Currently, two training programs are providing structured training and certification in sleep medicine in this country. Recently, clear guidelines for accrediting sleep medicine specialists and technologists were approved. Nevertheless, numerous obstacles hamper the progress of this specialty, including the lack of trained technicians, specialists, and funding. Increasing the awareness of sleep disorders and their serious consequences among health care workers, health care authorities, and insurance companies is another challenge. Future plans should address the medical educational system at all levels to demonstrate the importance of early detection and the treatment of sleep disorders. This review discusses the current position of and barriers to sleep medicine practice and education in Saudi Arabia.

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Section: Sleep M Edi Ci Ne and Technology Accreditati Onmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sleep Medicine in Saudi Arabia

Almeneessier

BaHammam

2017

Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine

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“…Initially, agreements were made with the different societies (Colombian Association of Pneumology and Chest Surgery, Colombian Association of Neurology, Colombian Association of Otolaryngology, Colombian Association of Pediatric Pneumology, Colombian Association of Child Neurology, Colombian Association of Psychiatry) and, in turn, with the Spanish Sleep Society which started their accreditation process in 2013 and has accredited 256 specialist doctors. 2 Three members of ACMES (KP, EDM, MABZ) attended the accreditation course in Spain and were certified; and in 2017, the process was started in Colombia following the Spanish model, which we describe below.…”

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