| MKSAP® 12 Update - Introduction |
| Acknowledgments |
| The American College of Physicians–American Society of Internal Medicine (ACP–ASIM) gratefully acknowledges the special contributions of Steven Spadt (Director, Electronic Product Development, ACP–ASIM Medical Knowledge and Education Division), Sean O'Donnell (Software Developer), John McKnight (Technical Production Analyst), Adam Schuman (Multimedia Specialist), Valerie Dangovetsky (Administrator), and Michael Ripca (Electronic Publishing Specialist), to the development of the Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program® (MKSAP®) 12 Update CD-ROM. |
| Special Thanks |
| Reviewers of MKSAP 12 Update Multiple-Choice Questions The ACP–ASIM, the editors, and the authors thank the following individuals who have reviewed the multiple-choice questions for the MKSAP 12 Update. Patrick C. Alguire, MD, FACP Virginia U. Collier, MD, FACP Jack Ende, MD, FACP Paul E. Epstein, MD, FACP D. Theresa Kanya, MBA Bernard A. Mason, MD, FACP Vincenza Snow, MD Herbert S. Waxman, MD, FACP Howard H. Weitz, MD, FACP |
| Continuing Medical Education Information |
MKSAP 12 Update Learning Objectives
MKSAP 12 Update is designed for physicians who provide personal, nonsurgical care to adults, specifically general internists, subspecialists who need to remain up to date in internal medicine, residents preparing for the certifying examination in internal medicine, and physicians preparing for recertification. Accreditation The American College of Physicians–American Society of Internal Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 30 hours in category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. General Faculty |
| Note |
| In December 1999, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) issued a report challenging the medical profession to work together with hospitals, nurses, the federal government, and other health professions to improve patient safety and reduce avoidable medical errors that may lead to patient injury or death. The ACP–ASIM actively supports the goals of the IOM to improve the quality of patient care and to protect patient safety.
The editors and publisher of Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program 12 Update recognize that the development of new material offers many opportunities for error. Despite our best efforts, some errors may persist into print. Drug dosage schedules are, we believe, accurate and in accordance with current standards. Readers are advised, however, to ensure that the recommended dosages in MKSAP 12 Update concur with the information provided in the product information material. This is especially important in the case of new, infrequently used, or highly toxic drugs. |
| Publisher's Information |
| Copyright © 2002 American College of Physicians–American Society of Internal Medicine. All rights reserved.
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