Table 4 Indicators on education and training for palliative care in EMR
From: Palliative care in the Eastern Mediterranean: comparative analysis using specific indicators
Country | % medical schools with mandatory course | % nursing schools with mandatory course | Accreditation in palliative medicine |
|---|---|---|---|
Lebanon | 100% | 100% | Specialty |
Qatar | 100% | 100% | Sub-speciality |
Kuwait | 100% | 100% | Abroad specialization recognized |
Oman | 50% | 100% | Specialization process in progress |
Jordan | 33% | 67% | Sub-speciality |
Saudi Arabia | 11% | 17% | Sub-speciality |
Morocco | 70% | 0% | Informal process of training is available |
Palestine | 50% | 0% | Official recognition of specialisation done abroad recognized |
Pakistan | 9% | 4% | Special area of competence or another advanced accreditation diploma |
Egypt | 3% | 0% | Informal training available |
Iran | 0% | 0% | Sub-speciality |
Iraq | 0% | 0% | Official recognition of specialisation done abroad |