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Advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Intensive Care: A Position Statement from the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine

  • October 19, 2026

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    The ESICM position statement addresses persistent disparities in representation, opportunities, access to care, and patient outcomes in intensive care.

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    Diversity includes differences in gender, ethnicity, language, culture, sexual orientation, age, education, religion, socioeconomic status, and ability.

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    Equity means providing support according to individual needs and removing avoidable barriers, rather than treating everyone identically.

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    The statement calls for structured mentorship, transparent recruitment and selection, comprehensive data collection, and inclusive clinical research.

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    ESICM reports increasing female representation among LIVES congress speakers and advancing gender balance in committees and society events.

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Promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in intensive Care: a position paper of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine

  • October 19, 2026

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