Implementation of the EC-Directives 97/43/Euratom [MED] and 96/29/Euratom [BSS] in Europe*

H.J. van Kleffens

Chair of the European Union Matters Committee of EFOMP Elkerliek Hospital, Department of Medical Physics, P.O. box 98, 5700 AB Helmond and University of Technology Eindhoven, Medical Physics, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven (The Netherlands)

Manuscript received: September 10, 2002

Accepted for publication: September 17, 2002

Abstract

The implementation of the EC-Directives 97/43/Euratom [Med] and 96/29/Euratom [BSS] was investigated. A questionnaire was therefore sent by e-mail to all EFOMP members electronically accessible. The preliminary results were presented during the VIIth EFOMP Congress in Belfast September 2001. From the 30 members electronically accessible 24 responded (80 %). This response rate was comparable with a former inquiry. In this paper the questions and answers are presented. Amongst the 24 responders 14 were from European Union members (EUM). The MED is implemented in 14 (11 EUM) member organizations. The BSS implementation is realized in 15 (11 EUM) member organizations. A majority:

• considers the legislation not to be reflecting accurately the requirements of MED and BSS in health care.

• has an education and training system.

• does not have a CPD system according to Policy Document 10 of EFOMP.

• indicates that governmental resources for recognition of QE and MPE are not planned.

The number of QE and MPE per million inhabitants should increase to be able to operate adequately according to the Directives.

KEYWORDS: EC Directive, Qualified Expert, Medical Physics Expert.

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