Evaluation of housestaff knowledge and perception of competence in palliative symptom management

• Published in: Journal of palliative medicine Vol. 14; no. 2; p. 139
• Main Authors: Lester, Paula E, Daroowalla, Feroza, Harisingani, Ruchika, Sykora, Alzbeta, Lolis, James, Patrick, Patricia A, Feuerman, Martin, Berger, Jeffrey T
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.02.2011
• Subjects: Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Medical Staff; Palliative Care - methods; Professional Competence; Surveys and Questionnaires; United States; United States

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education requires that internal medicine (IM) core curricula include end-of-life care and pain management concepts and that fellows in hematology/oncology, pulmonary/critical care, and geriatrics should receive formal instruction and clinical experienc...