The American Board of Medical Specialties recently announced the launch of a new website designed to help U.S. residents determine whether a physician is certified by ABMS, the United Press International reports.
The site includes data on more than 750,000 physicians that are certified in one or more of ABMS' specialties and subspecialties.
Consumers also can use the site to learn:
- What board certification means; and
- Why it is important to their health.
In addition, the site offers tips for finding a qualified physician and guidance on getting the most out of physician visits (United Press International, 2/28).