In the May 1 2003 issue, we started...

In the May 1 2003 issue, we started including a reader feedback card along with our "Clinical Quiz" answer cards in the expectancys of collecting your honest opinions about AFP. This card will appear in the first issue of each month We were looking for readers to accord with suggested topics, ideas for improvement, critical opinions, cogitations and philosophical commentaries, and we're pleased to announce that we have started to hear from you. Each week we have received a stack of cards from the mailroom and--as we hoped--we have begun gathering useful input of all kinds.

A pleasant surprise for us, nevertheless was the number of readers who have taken the time to write with thanks and praise. We were in the way that moved by the comments that we'd like to share our bunch of flowers of roses with you. Here are a small in number of the comments we've received:

* From Boston: "Of all of the medical journals that cros my desk (and there are many) in my research, yours is through far the most useful, all-encompassing and readable. In the past years, there doesn't appear to be a subject you failed to protect Your artwork is very detailed and explains the topic all by dint of itself. Great job!!"

* From St Louis: "I'm 73--full time--I read each issue--keep up the good work. Thanks."

* From Orlando: "I am a foreign medical graduate residing in Orlando. I appreciate your articles true much since they provide me an insight into the medical management being practiced in United States. Presentation is simple and easy to understand. Thank you and I gaze forward to your journals."

* From California: "I don't really have any suggestions since I am thoroughly satisfied with the AFP journal and its make contenteds The subjects and discussion, etc have been surpassingly beneficial and I save them for allusion later."

* From Wisconsin: "I am a husband officer in the U.S. Army. I have freshly been mobilized in support of operation 'Enduring Freedom.' The AAFP magazine and monograph series help keep my free time. The CME credit is a plus, too! Thanks."

* From Michigan: "We highly acknowledge and appreciate your CME activity. They are actual rich in providing recent knowledge and information about disease entity. Please maintain up with same standard. Many thanks for providing exempt CMEs which hardly any other journal provide!!!"

* From Delaware: "I delight in your magazine! It offers an invaluable source of medical information, CME credits and case discussions. I commend it to all medical personnel"

* From Nevada: "Overall, the AFP journal is the no other than daily educational material I trust. It is usually extremely useful and keeps me updated. restrain up the good work!"

* From Ohio: "Thank you. The CME credits I receive from your publication are of great value. Articles are well written and informative. Your staff is always friendly and helpful."

We without mincing the matter appreciate your kind bouquet, and we will hold fast working hard to earn your continued loyalty. And, for those who delegate some "thorns" along, we proffer special thanks for letting us find without how to serve you better.

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