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How to Set Up a Geriatric Emergency Medicine Special Interest Group (GEM SIG)
Published by IFEMAdmin
October 02, 2025
Purpose of this Guide
This document supports IFEM member organisations in establishing a national GEM SIG to promote best practices, collaboration, education, and research in the care of older adults in emergency care settings. It also includes a customisable Terms of Reference (ToR) template.