Physicians in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
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.
Physicians in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
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 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
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.
Earning Credit and the CME Evaluation Form
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
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.
Statement of Educational Purpose
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 JAMA
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
Chronic Fatigue SyndromeArticle
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Educational Objective: To learn about current
controversies in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome.
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Long-Acting β2-Agonist Monotherapy
vs Continued Therapy With Inhaled Corticosteroids in Patients With Persistent
Asthma: A Randomized Controlled TrialArticle
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Educational Objective: To compare salmeterol
monotherapy to triamcinolone therapy for patients with persistent asthma.
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Inhaled Corticosteroid Reduction and Elimination in
Patients With Persistent Asthma Receiving Salmeterol: A Randomized Controlled
TrialArticle
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Educational Objective: To learn that most patients
with asthma who are suboptimally controlled with triamcinolone may achieve
control and reduce triamcinolone dosage with the addition of salmeterol.
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
A Qualitative Study of Increasing β-Blocker Use
After Myocardial Infarction: Why Do Some Hospitals Succeed?Article
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Educational Objective: To understand how some
hospitals may succeed in increasing β-blocker use for patients with acute
myocardial infarction.
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Health Information on the Internet: Accessibility,
Quality, and Readability in English and SpanishArticle
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Educational Objective: To understand the accuracy,
completeness, and reading level of Web-based health information.
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
The End of Managed CareArticle
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Educational Objective: To understand the transition
from managed to consumer-driven health care.
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
A 58-Year-Old Woman Dissatisfied With Her CareArticle
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
Educational Objective: To review systematic
approaches to improving the quality of patient care.
CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA
After reading 3 of these articles, complete the CME Evaluation Form.