A népesség általános egészségi állapotának és az egészségügyi ellátás hozzáférhetőségének javításában nem lehet eredményeket elérni megfelelő létszámú, jól képzett munkaerő nélkül. A Bizottság 2008-ban zöld könyvet tett közzé, melyben áttekintette, milyen általános kérdésekkel és problémákkal kell az Európai Unió egészségügyi dolgozóinak szembenézniük. A dokumentumban lehetséges megoldásokat is ajánlott a problémákra, továbbá egy sor kérdést is feltett az érintettek véleményének, észrevételeinek kikérése céljából.
Ezután a Bizottság nyilvános konzultációt indított. Az uniós intézmény most a konzultáció eredményét elemzi, hogy átgondolja, miként járulhat hozzá az EU az európai egészségügyi dolgozók előtt álló nehézségek megoldásához. A legnagyobb gondot a konzultáció során beküldött észrevételek szerint az egészségügyi dolgozók, különösen a szakorvosok és az ápolók hiánya okozza.
Kezdeményezések: Zöld könyv az európai egészségügyi dolgozókrólRendelkezésre álló fordítások. 
– Jelentés az európai egészségügyi dolgozókról szóló zöld könyvvel kapcsolatos nyilvános konzultációról – Az Egészség–EU Hírlevél 2010. szeptemberi, az egészségügyi dolgozókról szóló számaRendelkezésre álló fordítások.
Bővebben az egészségügyi dolgozókról:
The need to adopt innovative approaches and strategies for enhancing youth employment in the health sector was highlighted during the first day of the Informal Meeting of EU Health Ministers, which took place at the ‘Filoxenia’ Conference Centre in Lefkosia (Nicosia)
The research draws upon 34 country profiles, 12 case studies and a focus discussion with an expert panel
Disclaimer: This document is a European Commission staff working document for information purposes. It does not represent an official position of the Commission on this issue, nor does it anticipate such a position.
The paper also analyses the measures taken to combat the impact of the financial turmoil on healthcare professionals and patients. The report, entitled "The Crisis, Hospitals and Healthcare," also includes a comparative country study of the situation in 20 European countries and is featured on EPHA website.
On the occasion of the World Health Day 2012, the EFN has developed a press release in order to highlight the importance of this year’s theme “Ageing and Health”.
It aims to translate the latest findings in the field into clinical practice. The conference scientific programme is tailored for the specialist as well as the general nurse
The congress will be a great opportunity for exchanging knowledge on research results from different health care fields from all over the world.
12th International Orem Society World Congress. The congress will leave ample room for exchange on international research and scientific analysis on the characteristics, developments and trends in the supply and demand for formal and informal care.
Meeting of the European Commission Working Group on the European Workforce for Health, 7th February 2011, Brussels, Belgium.
This event will examine the extent of the challenge common for all European countries by bringing in personal testimonies of health professionals and patients from several European Member States
The conference will bring EU countries together to discuss an effective future policy for innovation and cooperation.
A konferencia keretében az uniós országok arról tárgyalnak majd, milyen innovációs és együttműködési stratégiát kövessenek a jövőben.
The need to adopt innovative approaches and strategies for enhancing youth employment in the health sector was highlighted during the first day of the Informal Meeting of EU Health Ministers, which took place at the ‘Filoxenia’ Conference Centre in Lefkosia (Nicosia)
The research draws upon 34 country profiles, 12 case studies and a focus discussion with an expert panel
Disclaimer: This document is a European Commission staff working document for information purposes. It does not represent an official position of the Commission on this issue, nor does it anticipate such a position.
The paper also analyses the measures taken to combat the impact of the financial turmoil on healthcare professionals and patients. The report, entitled "The Crisis, Hospitals and Healthcare," also includes a comparative country study of the situation in 20 European countries and is featured on EPHA website.
On the occasion of the World Health Day 2012, the EFN has developed a press release in order to highlight the importance of this year’s theme “Ageing and Health”.
The Review aims to identify and explore current efforts to measure the patient-centredness of healthcare providers, organizations, national health systems and other stakeholders involved in healthcare provision.
EFN report on the impact of the financial crisis on nurses and nursing.
This publication presents research on the gaps in knowledge about the numbers, trends, impacts and policy responses to this dynamic situation, in particular in Austria, Belgium, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
As part of the overall joint action for the EU workforce for health, the EFN together with the Polish Nurses Association, a member of EFN, and the Department of Nurses and Midwives at Polish Ministry of Health, is organising a European debate of nurses and politicians on “Building a Highly Qualified Workforce for Health”.
The tool can help hospital administrators and emergency managers to respond effectively to the most likely disaster and crisis scenarios.
On this very important day, celebrating the nurses' contribution to the society, the European Federation of Nurses' Associations (EFN) would like to take this opportunity to stress the importance of nurses in the access for all citizens to high quality and safe healthcare.
Today, on the International Day of the Midwife, UNFPA joins with the International Confederation of Midwives and other partners to recognize the vital role midwives play in the global challenge to ensure that no woman dies giving life.
Zsuzsanna Jakab, WHO Regional Director for Europe, stressed yesterday in Budapest the relevance of the WHO Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel for the European Union (EU) and wider WHO European Region.
Health worker migration is threatening the health services, therefore, Member States have to find a common solution, EU health ministers declared at their two-day informal meeting in Gödöllő on 4-5 April
CIDES has published a guide on the prevention of psychosocial risks in home care
Medical specialists in oncology and genetics are now automatically recognised throughout the EU. No aptitude test or probation period can be imposed on them if they have qualified in another member country.
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Following the Council meeting held 7th December 2010 in Brussels (Belgium), ministers of Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs of the EU issued Council Conclusions on the EU health workforce. It invited Member States and the Commission to develop an action plan to support the development of Member States' policies in this area, notably in order to tackle health professionals' shortage, encourage mobility and exchange of best practice.
A megfelelő és fenntartható uniós egészségügyi munkaerő megléte létfontosságú Európa számára, ahol a gyors demográfiai változások, az öregedő népesség, a növekvő egészségügyi egyenlőtlenségek és a különféle betegségtípusok a már eddig is igencsak túlterhelt európai egészségügyi rendszereket további kihívások elé állítják.
Az egészségügyi dolgozók kulcsszerepet játszanak a millenniumi fejlesztési célok elérésében. A megfelelő személyzet hiánya negatívan befolyásolja többek között a nők és a gyermekek halandóságát. A 49 alacsony jövedelmű országban csupán 5 éri el a WHO által ajánlott 23 orvos / 10 000 lakos arányt.
The edition of the newsletter dedicated to the health workforce with latest news, publications, events and conferences.
A Call for Proposals to develop and coordinate a network of nursing educators and regulators was published on 16 December 2009. The deadline for submission of proposals was 31 March 2010.
In the context of the International Nurses Day, the European Federation of Nurses Associations (EFN) stresses the importance for the EU Member States to tackle the challenges of EU workforce for health in order to safeguard the quality and safety of care for all European citizens.
The Council today agreed on a directive aimed at achieving the safest possible working environment for healthcare workers through prevention from sharps injuries.
The European Commission adopted a green paper on the EU workforce for health. This marks the beginning of a consultation period which aims to identify common responses to the many challenges facing the health workforce in Europe. In an ageing Europe, with growing healthcare costs and rising expectations from both citizens and patients, a high quality health workforce is crucial for successful health systems. The health workforce plays an important role in the EU economy accounting for about 10% of all jobs. In addition, 70% of EU healthcare budgets are allocated to salaries and employment related issues.
For the first time, the Doctor of the Year title was awarded posthumously. It was given to Krista Vinkel, who worked as a gynaecologist in Fertilitas. The news came too late for her… What happened to Dr Vinkel?
Andreea and Cosmin are two intern doctors who would like to emigrate. If they achieve their goal, there will be two empty spots: in the hospitals where they are working, in their parents' houses where they live and in a country that never knew what to do with them.
The article focuses on patients needs and on the quality of health staff and the risks they run.
The author refers particularly to a schizophrenia case of a doctor who manages to recover completely, but has to face people’s prejudices afterwards.
