Compass Points™

Focus on Women's Mental Health During National Women's Health Week
(May 13 – May 19)

by Monique Johnson, MD, CCMEP

National Women's Health Week, coordinated by the Office of Women's Health (OWH) of the United States Department of Health and Human Services-and observed this year from May 13th (Mother's Day) through May 19th-is an annual health observance to promote the health and well-being of women...

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Responses from Last
Compass Questions™

In the 04.17.12 issue of Clinical Compass™, we asked five questions.

Question #1 was "Before you read this article, rate your knowledge about the use and value of animal-assisted therapy as a therapeutic option for selected patients." and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
1.1% - Extremely familiar
9.6% - Very familiar
24.5% - Moderately familiar
42.6% - Somewhat familiar
22.3% - Not at all familiar

Question #2 was "Now that you have read this Compass Points™ article, have you increased your knowledge of animal-assisted therapy as a clinical option for selected patients?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
21.2% - Extremely
54.5% - Very
19.7% - Moderately
4.5% - Somewhat
0.0% - Not at all

Question #3 was "Before reading this article, state how often you have considered recommending animal-assisted therapy for selected patients in your practice." and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
0.0% - Always
14.9% - Often
33.0% - Sometimes
29.8% - Rarely
22.3% - Never

Question #4 was "Now that you have read this Compass Points™ article, will you consider recommending animal-assisted therapy for selected patients in your practice?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
7.6% - Always
39.4% - Often
40.9% - Sometimes
12.1% - Rarely
0.0% - Never

Question #5 was "How interested are you in participating in additional activites on animal-assisted therapy as a therapeutic option?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
30.3% - Extremely interested
34.8% - Very interested
24.2% - Moderately interested
9.1% - Somewhat interested
1.5% - Not at all interested

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EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS JUNE 10! 5th Annual Chair Summit - Master Class for Neuroscience Professional Development

Symposium Dates: October 11-13, 2012
Location: Gaylord Palms Hotel
6000 W Osceola Parkway, Orlando, FL 34746
407.586.2000 (Group Code: CME Outfitters)

The 5th Annual Chair Summit is a unique and powerful two and a half day learning opportunity, different from other events and conferences. At Chair Summit, you become an involved and engaged participant. You can personalize your experience based on your own educational needs, since direct access to faculty lets you ask as many questions as you need to get the guidance that helps your patients.

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Educational Formats for Whatever Your Needs Are

We recognize that physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other health care professionals have varying educational needs. Many clinicians set aside time to participate in educational activities while at their computers, while some prefer mobile learning while on the go. That's why we offer multiple activity formats – so you can find the answers you need, wherever and whenever you need it.

Click the links below to see our educational activities in these formats:

• Medical Simulations – these simulations walk you through clinical patient encounters, present you with patient videos and EHR data, test your diagnostic and treatment skills, and help you enhance your standards of care via real-life clinical challenges
• SmartMobile™ – a mobile-friendly format you can access from anywhere with easy-to-read text, quick identification of key takeaways, and seamless completion of your evaluation and receipt of your certificate
• CME Snacks – short and to the point, engaging multimedia presentations with video and supporting slides, and seamless online completion of your evaluation and receipt of your certificate

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CME Outfitters Design Group Wins American Inhouse Design Award

CME Outfitters has been selected as a winner in the 2012 American Inhouse Design Awards, sponsored by The Creative Group. The competition presented by Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) has emerged as the premier showcase for outstanding work by inhouse designers.

CMEO's winning print design entry (www.neurosciencecme.com/ images/MM031-BrochureCover.jpg) is a direct mail brochure for last year's "4th Annual Chair Summit – The Master Class for Neuroscience Professional Development", a three-and-a-half-day event that showcased over two dozen faculty chairs from the nation's most renowned academic institutions. Don't miss this year's direct mail piece for the 5th Annual Chair Summit (www.neurosciencecme.com/images/MM038_Postcard.jpg), which appeared in mailboxes in February (see conference website for more information).

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