A sleep disorders centeris a medical facility providing clinical diagnostic services and treatment to patients who show symptoms or features that suggest the presence of a sleep disorder. A laboratory for sleep-related breathing disordersprovides diagnostic and treatment services limited to sleep-related breathing disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.

How to choose a sleep center

It should be run, or at least supervised by a qualified physician, both of which should be accredited by at least one of the accreditation agencies such as the The American Academy of Sleep Medicine or The American Board of Sleep Medicine. The center should be able to demonstrate different kinds and brands of equipment that you may need to correct your condition, not just one brand or kind.

How are sleep centers rated

Significance of Board Certification Certification by the ABSM indicates a substantial professional commitment to sleep medicine and documents expertise in sleep medicine to patients, professional colleagues,and organizations. Successful completion of the examination is testimony that the individual has devoted time to specialized training and has obtained broad knowledge in diverse disciplines and substantialexpertise in diagnostic and treatment skills special to the field. In short, a Board-certified sleep specialist has been evaluated by his or her peers and found to meet high standards of knowledge and clinical competence.

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