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
JAMA, 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 CME for physicians. The AMA designates this educational
activity for up to 1 hour of category 1 CME credit per JAMA
issue toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award (PRA). Each
physician should claim for credit only those hours that were actually
spent in this 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 available only to physicians licensed in the United States, Canada,
or Mexico.
Earning Credit and the CME Evaluation Form
To earn credit, read 3 of the articles listed below that
are designated for CME credit carefully and complete the CME Evaluation
Form. The CME Evaluation Form must be submitted within
1 month 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.
One of our goals is to assess continually the educational
needs of our readers so we may enhance the educational effectiveness of
JAMA. To achieve this goal, we need your help. You must
complete the CME Evaluation Form to receive credit.
Statement of Educational Purpose
JAMA is a general medical journal. Its
mission and educational purpose is to promote the science and art of
medicine and the betterment of the public health. 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. To accommodate the diversity of practice types
within JAMA's readership, 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 JAMA should be able to attain the
following educational objectives: (1) select and read at least 3
articles in 1 issue to gain new medical information on topics of
particular interest to them as physicians, (2) assess the articles'
value to them as practicing physicians, and (3) think carefully about
how this new information may influence their own practices. The
educational objective for each CME article is given after the article
title below.
CME Articles in This Issue of
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
The following articles in this issue may be read for CME
credit:
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Differences in Preferences for Neonatal Outcomes Among Health
Care Professionals, Parents,
and AdolescentsArticle
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Educational Objective: To learn that teenaged survivors of
neonatal intensive care and their parents may rate their quality of
life higher than neonatal physicians and nurses.
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Long-term Intake of Dietary Fiber and Decreased Risk of Coronary
Heart Disease Among WomenArticle
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Educational Objective: To learn that women may reduce their
risk of coronary heart disease by eating high-fiber food.
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Glycemic Control With Diet, Sulfonylurea, Metformin, or Insulin
in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Progressive Requirement
for Multiple Therapies (UKPDS 49)Article
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Educational Objective: To understand the difficulty in
achieving long-term glycemic control with diabetic monotherapies.
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Effect of Oral Androstenedione on Serum Testosterone and
Adaptations to Resistance Training in Young Men: A Randomized
Controlled TrialArticle
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Educational Objective: To learn the effects and risks of
androstenedione supplements.
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Users' Guides to the Medical Literature: XVII. How to Use
Guidelines and Recommendations About ScreeningArticle
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Educational Objective: To learn how to evaluate the risks and
benefits of screening tests.
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Geographic Variation in Physician Visits for Uninsured Children:
The Role of the Safety NetArticle
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Educational Objective: To understand that children's access
to medical care varies by state of residence.