Korea Medical Association

The Korea Medical Association (KMA) is a national organization of physicians in South Korea. It was established in 1896 and is responsible for protecting the rights of physicians and improving public health.

Pronunciation

Korea Medical Association: /kɔːˈriːə ˈmɛdɪkəl əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

Etymology

The term "Korea Medical Association" is a direct translation of the organization's name in Korean, "대한의사협회" (Daehan Uisa Hyeophoe). "대한" (Daehan) refers to Korea, "의사" (Uisa) means physician, and "협회" (Hyeophoe) translates to association.

Functions

The Korea Medical Association is involved in a wide range of activities, including:

Advocating for physicians' rights and interests
Promoting public health and medical ethics
Providing continuing medical education
Publishing medical journals and other publications
Organizing medical conferences and seminars

Related Terms

Physician: A professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
Medical Ethics: The system of moral principles that apply values and judgments to the practice of medicine.
Continuing Medical Education: Educational activities which serve to maintain, develop, or increase the knowledge, skills, and professional performance and relationships that a physician uses to provide services for patients, the public, or the profession.

External links

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