Sweden licenses 1,700 doctors from newer EU countries amid competence concerns
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5 questionsWhat specific actions, if any, the Health and Social Care Inspectorate has taken in response to the reported competence deficiencies.
How many of the approximately 1,700 doctors have been formally reported or investigated for competence issues.
Whether the EU directive includes any mechanisms for verifying the quality of medical education in the newer EU countries.
What proportion of doctors educated in these newer EU countries are performing adequately in their roles in Sweden.
If there are any ongoing policy reviews or legislative changes planned to address the concerns raised about automatic recognition of foreign medical degrees.
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