Estonian Medical Association

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The Estonian Medical Association (EMA) (Estonian : Eesti Arstide Liit) is a professional association of medical doctors operating in Estonia. The association was established on 28 February 1921. [1]

EMA also has an established Ethics committee consisting of 4 members. The ethics committee is responsible for producing guidelines on bioethics dealing with problems of medical ethics within the association. [2]

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References

  1. "Estonia - Estonian Medical Association". legeforeningen. 2008. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
  2. "Ethics Committee of Estonian Medical Association". Eetikaveeb. University of Tartu, Centre for Ethics. Retrieved 18 February 2014.