RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 The need for specialized training programs in palliative medicine
JF Canadian Medical Association Journal
JO CMAJ
FD Canadian Medical Association
SP 1395
OP 1397
VO 157
IS 10
A1 Seely, J. F.
A1 Scott, J. F.
A1 Mount, B. M.
YR 1997
UL http://www.cmaj.ca/content/157/10/1395.abstract
AB 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.