Compass Points

Humor in Medicine—Part I: Humor and Laughter as a Therapeutic Tool

Laughter and therapy are generally not paired in the minds of clinicians or in the minds of the general public. Not only do most clinicians omit a discussion of the role of humor in a patient's life but they rarely, if ever, recommend humor and laughter as a way to help manage stress...

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pre-Compass Questions™

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Responses from Last Compass Questions™

In the 04.05.11 issue of Clinical Compass™, we asked six questions.

Question #1 was "How familiar you are with the CURRENT clinical and research status of the field of regenerative medicine?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
1.3% - Extremely familiar
0.0% - Very familiar
7.7% - Moderately familiar
17.9% - Somewhat familiar
73.1% - Not at all familiar

Question #2 was "NOW that you have read this article, how familiar you are with the CURRENT clinical and research status of the field of regenerative medicine?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
3.7% - Extremely familiar
18.5% - Very familiar
51.9% - Moderately familiar
25.9% - Somewhat familiar
0.0% - Not at all familiar

Question #3 was "Please select the option below that best describes the frequency with which you CURRENTLY, proactively seek out and review at least one trusted, online source of information on regenerative medicine." and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
15.4% - Monthly
6.4% - Quarterly
3.8% - Semi-annually
9.0% - Annually
65.4% - Less than annually

Question #4 was "NOW that you have read this article, rate how frequently you NOW PLAN to proactively seek out and review at least one trusted, online source of information on regenerative medicine." and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
37.0% - Monthly
33.3% - Quarterly
18.5% - Semi-annually
3.7% - Annually
7.4% - Less than annually

Question #5 was "Which clinical advancement in regenerative medicine would help your patients most? Implantation, injection, or growth-promotion of tissues of the:" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
40.7% - Nervous system (CNS and periphery, including skin)
3.7% - Vascular system
7.4% - Integumentary system
7.4% - Gastrointestinal system
11.1% - Genitourinary system
0.0% - Musculoskeletal system
11.1% - Endocrine system
7.4% - Immune system
11.1% - Respiratory system

Question #6 was "How interested are you in educational activities that explore advancements in regenerative medicine?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
22.2% - Extremely interested
51.9% - Very interested
14.8% - Moderately interested
11.1% - Somewhat interested
0.0% - Not at all interested

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NEW neuroscienceCME Live and On Demand

Linking Patient Outcomes and Satisfaction to Performance Improvement in the Management of Fibromyalgia

Premiere Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Live Broadcast: 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET

"After the Show" live Q&A webcast: 1:02 p.m. ET
Taped Re-Air: 4:00–5:00 p.m. ET

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Statement of Need
Despite recognition as a clinical diagnosis with established criteria by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), approval of medications by the FDA for treatment of the disorder, and acceptance of the diagnosis by insurers as reimbursable, fibromyalgia syndrome continues to carry the stigma of a "psychosomatic" disorder by some skeptics in the medical community...

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Activity Goal
To improve the diagnosis and management of fibromyalgia through increased clinician-patient dialogue, implementation of clinical assessment tools, and use of multimodal treatment approaches.

Credit Information
This activity offers CE credit for:

• Physicians (CME)
• Nurses (CNE)
• Pharmacists (ACPE)
• Psychologists (APA)
• Social Workers (NASW)
• Certified Case Managers (CCMC)

All other clinicians will either receive a CME Attendance Certificate or may choose any of the types of CE credit being offered.

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CME Outfitters Earns Renewed Certification from WBENC

CME Outfitters is proud to announce its renewal of national certification as a Women's Business Enterprise by the Women Presidents' Educational Organization of Washington, D.C. (WPEO-DC), a regional certifying partner of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). The certification process is designed to confirm the business is at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by a woman or women. CME Outfitters has been WBENC-certified since 2009.

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