Physicians in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
Physicians with current and valid licenses in the United States, Canada, or Mexico who read any 3 of the selected continuing medical education (CME) articles in this issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, complete the CME Evaluation Form, and fax it to the number or mail it to the address at the bottom of the CME Evaluation Form are eligible for Category 1 CME credit. There is no charge.
The American Medical Association (AMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. The AMA designates this educational activity for up to 1 hour of Category 1 credit per Archives of Internal Medicine issue toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award (PRA). Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that were actually spent in the educational activity.
Physicians in Other Countries
Physicians with current and valid licenses in the United States, Mexico, or Canada are eligible for CME credit even if they live or practice in other countries. Physicians licensed in other countries are also welcome to participate in this CME activity. However, the PRA is only available to physicians licensed in the United States, Canada, or Mexico.
Earning Credit
To earn credit, read the articles designated for CME credit carefully and complete the CME Evaluation Form. The CME Evaluation Form must be submitted within 4 weeks of the issue date. A certificate awarding 1 hour of Category 1 CME credit will be faxed or mailed to you; it is then your responsibility to maintain a record of credit received. Questions about CME processing should be directed to The Blackstone Group, fax:(312)269-1636.
CME Evaluation
One of our goals is to assess continually the educational needs of our readers so we may enhance the educational effectiveness of the Archives of Internal Medicine. To achieve this goal, we need your help. You must complete the CME Evaluation Form to receive credit.
Statement of Educational Purpose
For a complete description of the ARCHIVES' mission statement, please refer to the table of contents.
A flexible curriculum of article topics is developed annually by the journal's editorial board and is then supplemented throughout the year with information gained from readers, authors, reviewers, and editors. The Reader's Choice CME activity allows readers, as adult learners, to determine their own educational needs and to assist the editors in addressing their needs in future issues.
Readers of the Archives of Internal Medicine should be able to attain the following educational objectives: (1) select and read at least 3 articles per issue to gain new medical information on topics of particular interest to them as physicians, (2) assess its value to them as practicing physicians, and (3) think carefully about how this new information may influence their own practices.
CME Articles in This Issue of Archives of Internal Medicine
The following articles in this issue may be read for CME credit:
Unstable Angina (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To understand the pathogenesis and treatment of unstable angina.
Why Do Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Not Receive Warfarin? (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn about utilization practices regarding warfarin use in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Higher Risk of Venous Thrombosis During Early Use of Oral Contraceptives in Women With Inherited Clotting Defects (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To understand the risk of oral contraceptive use in women with inherited clotting defects.
Effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Digoxin on Health Outcomes of Very Old Patients With Heart Failure (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn about the benefits of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and digoxin in very old patients with heart failure.
Attitudes and Practices Concerning the End of Life (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn about differences between US and the Netherlands physicians with respect to end of life issues.
Organizational and Financial Characteristics of Health Plans: Are They Related to Primary Care Performance? (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To document any differences in primary care performed related to organizational and financial characteristics of health plans.
Effect of Alendronate on Limited-Activity Days and Bed-Disability Days Caused by Back Pain (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn of the benefit of alendronate in postmenopausal women with back pain and vertebral fractures.
Invasive Pneumococcal Infection in Baltimore, Md (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To understand that young black urban males have a higher risk of invasive pneumococcal disease than whites.
Understanding Physician Adherence With a Pneumonia Practice Guideline: Effects of Patient, System, and Physician Factors (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn the wide variety of factors that are associated with non-compliance to a pneumonia practice guideline.
Are Genetic Influences on Peptic Ulcer Dependent or Independent of Genetic Influences for Helicobacter pylori Infection? (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn the importance of genetic factors in the development of peptic ulcer disease.
