American Academy Of Hospice And Palliative Medicine
The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) is a professional organization for physicians specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, headquartered in Glenview, IL. Membership is open to all health care providers committed to improving the care of patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses. AAHPM has more than 4,500 members; 82 percent are physicians, 12 percent are nurses or other health care providers and 6 percent are residents or students.
AAHPM started a patient website to help educate the public on the importance of hospice and palliative care.
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