FMH

FMH is an acronym used to refer to several organizations and entities, but it most commonly denotes the Swiss Medical Association, Foederatio Medicorum Helvetica. The FMH serves as the national umbrella organization for physicians in Switzerland. It represents the professional interests of doctors, coordinates medical policy through dialogue with cantonal authorities and the federal government, and contributes to health policy and health system reform. The FMH supports continuing medical education, ethics guidelines, professional standards, and quality assurance. It works with medical societies and hospitals, and it administers member services such as professional liability information, practice resources, and advocacy on issues affecting patient care and physician welfare. The organization also plays a role in public health campaigns and in promoting high standards of medical care in Switzerland. The FMH is headquartered in Bern and maintains liaison with international medical bodies.

Because FMH is an acronym used in different languages and regions, it can refer to other organizations outside health care; context is needed to determine the intended meaning. In any given instance, identifying the jurisdiction, field, or full name associated with FMH will clarify which organization or concept is being referenced.