Forecasts for 2025 in 16 European countries indicate that the number of cystic fibrosis patients will increase by 50% and the number of CF adults will increase by 75%. The transition from a child service to an adult service is crucial, that's why - suggests Professor Blasi (Milan, Italy) in his slideset - there's a strong need to supply a continuing medical education to healthcare workers dealing with CF and to rethink more adequate structures.