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Who is eligible for continuing medical education (CME) through WebM&M?
WebM&M offers continuing medical education (CME) credit for physicians and continuing education units (CEU) for nurses for completion of Spotlight modules. For more information regarding CME...
Date Updated: 04/07/2009
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How do I obtain my certificate after completing a WebM&M CME module?
If you pass a Spotlight quiz, the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) CME office will mail a hard copy of the CME/continuing education units (CEU) certificate to your address within 2-4...
Date Updated: 12/11/2012
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Where can I find the current edition of The Guide to Clinical Preventive Services?
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) first published The Guide to Clinical Preventive Services in October 2006. The Guide , which is updated annually, is an abridgement of all...
Date Updated: 12/03/2009
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What is PSNet?
PSNet, the Patient Safety Network, is a national Web-based resource produced for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) by a team of editors at the University of California, San...
Date Updated: 04/07/2009
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How do I order the Guide to Clinical Preventive Services?
Order copies of the latest edition from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Clearinghouse: Phone toll-free: 800-358-9295 within the United States Outside the United States only...
Date Updated: 04/07/2009
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What topics are included in The Guide to Clinical Preventive Services?
Recommendations on all topics reviewed by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) are included in The Guide . To access the full list, please go to the online version of The Guide at...
Date Updated: 02/01/2011
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What are the benefits of an electronic health record?
The electronic health record (EHR) can make complete medical information about a patient available to the clinician at the point of care, without the patient having to fill out unnecessary forms or...
Date Updated: 04/14/2010
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Will the SF424 R&R also replace the PHS 2590?
At this time only the PHS 398 application is being replaced. The research community will be notified if/when the PHS 2590 is replaced.
Date Updated: 12/11/2006
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What is the difference between grants and cooperative agreements?
Grants and cooperative agreements are kinds of financial assistance mechanisms. A grant is a mechanism whereby money and/or direct assistance is provided to carry out approved activities. A grant (in...
Date Updated: 04/07/2009
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Does AHRQ accept modular grant applications?
No, AHRQ does not currently participate in the modular grant application initiative for any of its grant programs. Applicants should submit a complete, detailed Public Health Service (PHS) 398...
Date Updated: 02/20/2009