TY  - JOUR
T1  - Specialization in medicine: How much is appropriate?
AU  - Detsky AS, Gauthier SR, Fuchs VR
Y1  - 2012/02/01
N1  - 10.1001/jama.2012.44
JO  - JAMA
SP  - 463
EP  - 464
VL  - 307
IS  - 5
N2  - 
Professions develop around the delivery of specialized services. Lawyers give legal advice, electricians install wiring, and teachers provide education. At some point in the evolution of a field, licensure or certification defines its area of expertise. Licensure is a legal entity allowing only certain people to perform a task. Certification is a non−legally binding designation that informs consumers of qualifications. Frequently, licensing and certification are performed by professional organizations that oversee education, training/apprenticing, and evaluation through examination.

SN  - 0098-7484
M3  - doi: 10.1001/jama.2012.44
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2012.44
ER  -