Compass Points

Weighing In on the Obesity Epidemic

Obesity has reached nearly epidemic proportions both in the United States and globally. However, physicians are often unprepared to manage the important problem of obesity and its clinical implications...

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pre-Compass Questions™

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Responses from Last Compass Questions™

In the 08.09.11 issue of Clinical Compass™, we asked six questions.

Question #1 was "How familiar are you with the updates contained in the current 2011 ACIP Adult Immunization Schedule?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
7.8% - Extremely familiar
11.8% - Very familiar
23.5% - Moderately familiar
23.5% - Somewhat familiar
33.3% - Not at all familiar

Question #2 was "Now that you have read this article, how familiar are you with updates contained in the current 2011 ACIP Adult Immunization Schedule?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
23.5% - Extremely familiar
47.1% - Very familiar
11.8% - Moderately familiar
5.9% - Somewhat familiar
11.8% - Not at all familiar

Question #3 was "Reflect upon annual exam visits you conduct with patients ages 65 and over. In such visits, how often do you check immunization status?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
11.8% - Always
13.7% - Often
13.7% - Sometimes
13.7% - Rarely
7.8% - Never
39.3% - N/A - I do not routinely conduct annual exams with patients in this age range

Question #4 was "Now that you have read the article, how often do you PLAN to check immunization status during annual exam visits you conduct with patients ages 65 and over?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
47.1% - Always
29.4% - Often
0.0% - Sometimes
0.0% - Rarely
0.0% - Never
23.5% - N/A - I do not routinely conduct annual exams with patients in this age range

Question #5 was "Do you know the estimated rates of routine vaccinations in adults for the state in which you practice?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
17.6% - Yes
54.9% - No
27.5% - N/A - I do not currently practice or see patients

Question #6 was "Will you commit to identifying the estimated vaccination rates for influenza and pneumococcal disease, in adults, for the state in which you practice or live by the end of August (Immunization Awareness Month) or by the end of the year?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
35.3% - Yes, by the end of August 2011
58.8% - Yes, by the end of December 2011
0.0% - No 5.9% - N/A - I am participating at a time when both of these action dates have passed

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neuroscienceCME Chart Review

Use of Measurement-Based Tools to Guide the Assessment and Long-Term Treatment of Fibromyalgia

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Credit expiration date: August 4, 2012

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neuroscienceCME Chart Review

Using a Multimodal and Multidisciplinary Approach to Individualize Treatment Needs in Fibromyalgia

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Credit expiration date: August 18, 2012

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