Developing the Field of Competence of the Specialist in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine – the European View

The Field of Competence (FOC) of specialists in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) in Europe follows uniform basic principles described in the White Book of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine in Europe. An agreed basis of the field of competence is the European Board curriculum for the PRM-specialist certification (www.euro-prm.org). However, due to national traditions and different health systems and other factors, PRM practice varies between regions and countries in Europe. Even within a country the professional practice of the individual doctor may vary because of the specific setting he or she is w…