Copyright (c) 2008 American Board of Medical Specialties. All rights reserved. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:55:00 CST Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:55:00 CST Physicians certified by ABMS Member Boards want you to be well always. While they work to keep current with new treatment and technologies to provide better care, they encourage you to ask questions and tell them your concerns. Find information that can help you better document your health history, find a certified doctor and inspire open discussions with your physician. http://www.abms.org/rss/ConsumerBetterHealthcare.xml Before you undergo surgery or any other medical procedure you owe it to yourself to invest a little time to make sure that the doctor you choose is a reputable, board-certified physician. The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) urges you to ask questions and offers tips to consider before you choose a physician for any type of procedure. http://www.abms.org/News_and_Events/Media_Newsroom/features/feature_Tips_forConsumers.aspx Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:52:00 CST Make the most of your time with your doctor, focusing upon trustworthy, credible sources of healthcare information, and scheduling regular check-ups with your physician, you can start to take advantage of this new day in healthcare for doctors and patients. http://www.certificationmatters.org/take-charge-of-your-health-care/make-the-most-of-every-visit.aspx Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:55:00 CST As part of its public service mission, ABMS provides FREE public access to Is Your Doctor Certified, an online certification verification service. This self-serve resource allows you search by a physician's name or area of certification and a state name. https://www.certificationmatters.org/is-your-doctor-board-certified/search-now.aspx Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:55:00 CST