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April 10, 2002

April 10, 2002 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 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 Effect ofHypericum perforatum(St John's Wort) in Major Depressive Disorder: A Randomized Controlled TrialArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To learn that St John's wort may not be effective for treatment of major depression. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in WomenArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To learn that fish consumption may reduce a woman's risk of coronary heart disease. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Outcomes at 3 Months After Planned Cesarean vs Planned Vaginal Delivery for Breech Presentation at Term: The International Randomized Term Breech TrialArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To learn that planned cesarean birth for pregnancies with breech presentation may reduce the risk of urinary incontinence. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Childhood Cancer Survivors' Knowledge About Their Past Diagnosis and Treatment: Childhood Cancer Survivor StudyArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To learn that many adult survivors of childhood cancer may not accurately recall their cancer diagnosis or treatment. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Placebo Response in Studies of Major Depression: Variable, Substantial, and GrowingArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To learn that studies of major depression that include placebo groups may report substantial responses to placebo as well as to active medication. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Device Therapy for Cardiac ArrhythmiasArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To understand the current indications for cardiac pacemaker and implantable defibrillator therapy. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA After reading 3 of these articles, complete the CME Evaluation Form. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA American Medical Association

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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 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 Effect ofHypericum perforatum(St John's Wort) in Major Depressive Disorder: A Randomized Controlled TrialArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To learn that St John's wort may not be effective for treatment of major depression. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in WomenArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To learn that fish consumption may reduce a woman's risk of coronary heart disease. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Outcomes at 3 Months After Planned Cesarean vs Planned Vaginal Delivery for Breech Presentation at Term: The International Randomized Term Breech TrialArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To learn that planned cesarean birth for pregnancies with breech presentation may reduce the risk of urinary incontinence. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Childhood Cancer Survivors' Knowledge About Their Past Diagnosis and Treatment: Childhood Cancer Survivor StudyArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To learn that many adult survivors of childhood cancer may not accurately recall their cancer diagnosis or treatment. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Placebo Response in Studies of Major Depression: Variable, Substantial, and GrowingArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To learn that studies of major depression that include placebo groups may report substantial responses to placebo as well as to active medication. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Device Therapy for Cardiac ArrhythmiasArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To understand the current indications for cardiac pacemaker and implantable defibrillator therapy. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA After reading 3 of these articles, complete the CME Evaluation Form.

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