Does centralisation of medical care lead to a higher interest in (postgraduate) professional education? A comparison between Scandinavia and German speaking countries

In 2008 the e-learning-platform GynZone for the education of midwives and obstetricians was first launched. GynZone produces 3D animation and video films for educational purposes. The content covers the clinical assessment, pain relief and surgical repair of perineal lacerations after vaginal birth. GynZones offers individual licences for students, midwives, doctors and institutional licences for hospitals, midwifery schools and medical faculties. Starting in Denmark, followed by Sweden and Norway, the e-learning-programme has users around the world. Since 2011 the programme has also been available in German. Af…