Editorial [Malta Medical Journal, Vol.25(4)]

Abstract

The Merit Award Scheme was launched in November 2007 by the Malta Government with the intention of rewarding good practice. This is accordance with the Government-Medical Association of Malta agreement which “recognizes the need for specialists to keep abreast of the rapid progress made in the various fields of medical and health specialization and the effort it takes for such specialists to keep themselves abreast of developments, to improve professional standards and to provide quality assurance in the health system.”