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April 5, 2000

April 5, 2000 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 Effect of Metformin and Rosiglitazone Combination Therapy in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Controlled TrialArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To learn that diabetic patients inadequately controlled with metformin may benefit from taking rosiglitazone as well. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Valvular Abnormalities and Cardiovascular Status Following Exposure to Dexfenfluramine or Phentermine/FenfluramineArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To learn that aortic regurgitation may have occurred in association with the use of 2 (withdrawn) antiobesity drugs. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Trends in Medical Use and Abuse of Opioid AnalgesicsArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To learn that increasing use of opioid analgesics to treat pain may not lead to increased emergency department admissions for opioid abuse. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Comparison of Vignettes, Standardized Patients, and Chart Abstraction: A Prospective Validation Study of 3 Methods for Measuring QualityArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To learn that physicians' responses to clinical vignettes may be an accurate measure of the quality of care they provide. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA E5 Murine Monoclonal Antiendotoxin Antibody in Gram-Negative Sepsis: A Randomized Controlled TrialArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To learn that an antibody against endotoxin may not improve survival for patients with gram-negative sepsis. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA American Medical Malpractice Litigation in Historical PerspectiveArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To understand legal and medical origins of malpractice litigation. 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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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 2000 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
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0098-7484
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1538-3598
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10.1001/jama.283.13.1759
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Abstract

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 Effect of Metformin and Rosiglitazone Combination Therapy in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Controlled TrialArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To learn that diabetic patients inadequately controlled with metformin may benefit from taking rosiglitazone as well. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Valvular Abnormalities and Cardiovascular Status Following Exposure to Dexfenfluramine or Phentermine/FenfluramineArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To learn that aortic regurgitation may have occurred in association with the use of 2 (withdrawn) antiobesity drugs. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Trends in Medical Use and Abuse of Opioid AnalgesicsArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To learn that increasing use of opioid analgesics to treat pain may not lead to increased emergency department admissions for opioid abuse. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Comparison of Vignettes, Standardized Patients, and Chart Abstraction: A Prospective Validation Study of 3 Methods for Measuring QualityArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To learn that physicians' responses to clinical vignettes may be an accurate measure of the quality of care they provide. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA E5 Murine Monoclonal Antiendotoxin Antibody in Gram-Negative Sepsis: A Randomized Controlled TrialArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To learn that an antibody against endotoxin may not improve survival for patients with gram-negative sepsis. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA American Medical Malpractice Litigation in Historical PerspectiveArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To understand legal and medical origins of malpractice litigation. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA After reading 3 of these articles, complete the CME Evaluation Form.

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