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Continuing Medical Education In virtually every situation some response to this need has been made, so continuing education does take placeeven though it may in many instances be ineffective or insufficient. Continuing education may be initiated by the health workers themselves, by their supervisors, by the managers of the health system, or by other agencies such as professional associations, publishers, and drug companies. The form of the continuing education may be written materials , meetings, courses, supervisory visits, or a variety of other methods. The approach suggested that to achieve this aim is to develop a system of continuing education. This term needs some explanation as it is capable of being interpreted in many ways. A system is not the same thing as an organization that provides continuing education. It is much more than that. It is the sum of the educational activities, the organizational structure that supports and manages those activities, the management, and the external agencies involved in the provision of health care. The system should comprise a nationwide coordinated program in which technology and resources are optimally used. 1. Health workers themselves are aware of the importance of continued training. 2. Health needs and health care policies always remain constant. 3. The phrase health care means more than curative treatment for the sick. | 
