CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY - GUIDELINES FOR ORGANIZATION, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION - MEMORANDUM FROM A WHO IUIS/IAACI MEETING/

This Memorandum describes the status and scope of clinical immunology, allergology, and laboratory immunology, and their involvement in the diagnosis, treatment and prophylaxis of a large number of diseases. Th e strengthening of these specialities within the organization of healt h care facilities in developed and developing countries is underlined, based on appropriate training of doctors, non-medical scientists and technicians. A common core programme for basic training in clinical im munology is presented.