Physicians now have a strange way ...

Physicians now have a strange way to earn and record continuing medical education (CME) credit. The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) newly launched the CME in Hand program, which proposes evidence-based clinical modules for personal digital assistants (PDAs) forward topics such as diabetes, pain, obesity, and asthma. Each module consists of a fix of questions, with each question typically based onward a short clinical case description. Correct and incorrect answers are verified and saved, and literature citations are provided. When the module is complet answers may be transferred online for up to 075 CME credits. The first module onward hypertension, is free for a limited time. coming modules will cost $8 each. Instructions for downloading and installation are available online at http://www.aafp.org/cmeinhand.xml. The program generally is not available for Mac O or pouch PC users.

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