The need for specialized training programs in palliative medicine.
CMAJ
; 157(10): 1395-7, 1997 Nov 15.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9371071
ABSTRACT
Canada faces a significant and growing burden of terminal illness. There are major unresolved economic, ethical and social issues related to care at the end of life. Despite the international reputation for Canadian efforts in palliative care, the medical profession in Canada has largely failed to recognize the importance of the field, as evidenced by the lack of commitment on the part of most medical faculties at Canadian universities to developing academic strength in palliative medicine, the lack of content in the undergraduate curriculum and of postgraduate programs in palliative medicine, and the lack of support for research into end-of-life care. The authors propose a conjoint initiative by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the College of Family Physicians of Canada to develop specialized training programs in palliative medicine as a critical step in addressing this crisis.
Full text:
1
Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Palliative Care
/
Specialization
/
Terminal Care
/
Education, Medical
/
Education, Medical, Graduate
/
Health Services Needs and Demand
Aspects:
Ethics
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
CMAJ
Journal subject:
MEDICINA
Year:
1997
Document type:
Article