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February 16, 2000

February 16, 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 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 Indications for Emergent MRI of the Central Nervous SystemArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To understand the indications for ordering an MRI of the central nervous system on an emergency basis. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Cost-Utility Analysis of Screening Intervals for Diabetic Retinopathy in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes MellitusArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To learn that the cost-effectiveness of retinal screening for persons with diabetes may vary by screening frequency and retinopathy risk. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA The International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection (IRAD): New Insights Into an Old DiseaseArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To understand the presentation and prognosis of acute aortic dissection. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Extracorporeal Life Support: The University of Michigan ExperienceArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To learn about extracorporeal life support at one treatment center. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Conflicts Regarding Decisions to Limit Treatment: A Differential DiagnosisArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To understand a clinical approach to the management of family-physician conflicts about end-of-life decisions. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA The University of Michigan Medical School, 1850-2000: "An Example Worthy of Imitation"Article CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To learn the history of one US medical school. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA ERISA Litigation and Physician AutonomyArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To learn about the effects of the Federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) on medical practice. 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 Indications for Emergent MRI of the Central Nervous SystemArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To understand the indications for ordering an MRI of the central nervous system on an emergency basis. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Cost-Utility Analysis of Screening Intervals for Diabetic Retinopathy in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes MellitusArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To learn that the cost-effectiveness of retinal screening for persons with diabetes may vary by screening frequency and retinopathy risk. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA The International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection (IRAD): New Insights Into an Old DiseaseArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To understand the presentation and prognosis of acute aortic dissection. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Extracorporeal Life Support: The University of Michigan ExperienceArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To learn about extracorporeal life support at one treatment center. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Conflicts Regarding Decisions to Limit Treatment: A Differential DiagnosisArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To understand a clinical approach to the management of family-physician conflicts about end-of-life decisions. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA The University of Michigan Medical School, 1850-2000: "An Example Worthy of Imitation"Article CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To learn the history of one US medical school. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA ERISA Litigation and Physician AutonomyArticle CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA Educational Objective: To learn about the effects of the Federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) on medical practice. CME Articles in This Issue of JAMA After reading 3 of these articles, complete the CME Evaluation Form.

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