Classification of Healthcare Professionals

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2023 May 18:302:151-152. doi: 10.3233/SHTI230091.

Abstract

To be able to compare job titles in healthcare, a proposal for a classification of healthcare professionals was developed. The proposed LEP classification for healthcare professionals is suitable for Switzerland, Germany and Austria and includes nurses, midwives, social workers and other professionals.

Keywords: Classification; Healthcare Professionals; Occupation.

MeSH terms

  • Delivery of Health Care
  • Female
  • Health Facilities
  • Health Personnel*
  • Humans
  • Midwifery*
  • Pregnancy
  • Switzerland