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Are there doctors that specialize in palliative care?
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Yes: There doctors who specialise in palliative care and hospice care.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Yes: Hospice and pallitaive care became a board certified recognized specialty by the american board of medical specialties and the american academy of hospice & palliative medicine in 2006. The first group of physicians sat for the board certification exam in 2008. To find a physician in your area go to www.Palliativedoctors.Org.
Answered 12/9/2013
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