IEC 60601-2-52:2009+A1:2015 applies to the basic safety and essential performance of medical beds intended for adults. IEC 60601-2-52:2009 is the realization of much work in alignment, and scope adjustment between IEC 60601-2-38, EN 1970, and the third edition of IEC 60601-1. This consolidated version consists of the first edition (2009) and its amendment 1 (2015). Therefore, no need to order amendment in addition to this publication.