Professor Finlay (Letters, October 17) misunderstands hospice and palliative care in Oregon and the status of physician specialties in the US. The American Board of Medical Specialties recognised hospice and palliative medicine as a sub-specialty in 2006. Physicians who provide such care are certified by the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and 46 physicians in the state of Oregon are certified. Medical care for the dying in Oregon is provided by highly trained physicians with substantial experience in hospice and palliative medicine. Palliative care in Oregon is ranked among the top 10 states.
Letter: Hospice and palliative care in Oregon - The Guardian 23rd October 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
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