Website: Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME)

The Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) represents all medical doctors in the EU which is approximately 2 million physicians.

It is an international, not for profit association under Belgian Law composed of the National Medical Associations of the European Union. It also unites associated members (those countries that are currently negotiating with the EU) associated organisations (specialised European medical associations) and observers.

CPME aims to promote the highest standards of medical training and medical practice in order to achieve the highest quality of health care for all citizens of Europe.

CPME is also concerned with the promotion of public health, the relationship between patients and doctors and the free movement of doctors within the European Union.

To achieve its goals, CPME co-operates proactively with the Institutions of the European Union. Policies are being set both in answer to developments in Europe as well as by taking the lead in matters regarding the profession and patient care.

CPME offers broad expertise in matters related to medicine and the medical profession.

CPME is directed by a Board that is elected by the General Assembly for two years. The President and the Executive Committee are elected from the Board members also for a period of two years.

CPME has 4 subcommittees that prepare the basis of CPME policy as they are responsible for drafting CPME positions to be submitted to and approved by the governing bodies:
• Medical training, continuing professional development and quality improvement
• Ethics and professional codes
• Organisation of health care, social security and health economics
• Public Health, prevention and environment

Experts from each national member organisation, associate members and associated organisations as well as observers participate in these meetings.