Question: Are there special certifications for palliative care doctors and does Washington Regional have any on staff?

Answer: Palliative care specialists are certified by the Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. This is a recognized board of the American Board of Medical Specialties. The sponsoring board is the American Board of Internal Medicine. Stanley C. Bradley, M.D., the medical director of Washington Regional Hospice, has had this certification since 2008.