From the Clinical Knowledge Center

New Objectives for Improved Patient Care in Mental Health

Research in the field of psychiatry has been ongoing at an ever-growing pace. The body of medical literature relative to psychiatry is vast⎯with over two million articles published annually in over 20,000 health-related journals⎯and expanding rapidly, doubling every 10 to 15 years. The expansion of the medical literature, coupled with advances in biomedical technology that aid in the development of novel methods of investigation, should allow for an improved evidence base on which to rely for delivering optimal care to patients...

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Compass Questions™

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Responses from Last Compass Questions™

In the 02.10.09 issue of Clinical Compass™, we asked two questions.

Question #1 was "Do you educate your patients on ways to prevent cancer?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
75.0% - Yes
25.0% - No

Question #2 was "Would you be interested in an education initiative that focused on prevention of cancer and behavioral changes your patients could make to help prevent cancer?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
88.2% - Yes
11.8% - No

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SAVE THE DATE!
2nd Annual Chairs in Psychiatry Summit

The Master Class for Psychiatric Professional Development

Symposium Dates: July 16-19, 2009

Location: Charleston Marriott Hotel
170 Lockwood Blvd, Charleston, SC 29403
843.723.3000 (rooms reserved under CME Outfitters)

Registration Fees:
Early registration - $199 (ends April 15)
Standard registration - $249
(after April 15 until capacity is reached; call for space availability)
Military personnel, medical students, and residents -
50% off current rate (proof of status required)

Join the most respected names in psychiatry as they convene for this ground-breaking educational event!

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