A revolution in healthcare is occurring: changing demographics and the pattern of disease; new tech-nologies; changes in healthcare delivery; increasing consumerism; patient empowerment and autono-my; an emphasis on effectiveness and efficiency; and changing professional roles. These are the challenges which the medical profession faces in the 21st century and to which continuing medical education must respond.

As part of a commitment to improving the quality of care, the European Institute of Healthcare provides cutting-edge medical educational programmes in five therapeutic areas: cardiology, gastroentero-logy, CNS, respiratory & oncology.