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Highlights
The notion that health professionals should be accountable to people and the society they serve is not a new concept (1)
Health professionals are being nudged to demonstrate their commitment with continuing professional development (CPD) in order to maintain competence in light of evidence-based practice and ever changing technology in health service provision
The member states in the Region have agreed on a Decade for Strengthening Human Resources for Health in South-East Asia, 2015–2024, and country action plans have been developed to strengthen physicians, nurses and midwives with the focus on transforming education and retention (4)
Summary
The notion that health professionals should be accountable to people and the society they serve is not a new concept (1). CPD provides an important strategy to improve the knowledge and skills of health practitioners as well as the quality of service (2). The member states in the Region have agreed on a Decade for Strengthening Human Resources for Health in South-East Asia, 2015–2024, and country action plans have been developed to strengthen physicians, nurses and midwives with the focus on transforming education and retention (4).
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