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European Health Tech Summit

From the 21st to the 23rd of March, was held the European Health Tech Summit at the European Parliament. We are currently facing a digital transition, where our professions require more and more knowledge that we are not necessarily taught during our studies. The speakers of the Summit discussed the need to increase the skills of healthcare professionals, which is one of the pillars of the European Union's plan.

Technology is the basis of modern Health Care delivery. However, it also presents threats against patients due to misuse but also to under or overuse. A vigilance system is in place, but adverse events are still underreported; hence, the legal framework for the management of medical technology and its proper use should be considered We must be prepared to respond to new types of adverse incidents from new and emerging technologies.