Astute Doctor COMMUNICATE Program
CME Information

U.S. Physicians — Other U.S. Providers — Non-U.S. Health Professionals

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION FOR U.S. PHYSICIANS

6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
Estimated time to complete this activity: 6.50 hours

Current Approval Period
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2024

Author(s)
Grant Simic, BMedSci

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: All faculty, CME Planning Committee Members, and the CME Office Reviewers have disclosed that they have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning this CME activity.

Program Learning Objectives

  1. Apply evidence-based patient-centered, empathic interpersonal techniques to improve doctor and patient satisfaction.

  2. Apply evidence-based patient-centered, empathic interpersonal techniques to improve patient care.

  3. Apply evidence-based patient-centered, empathic interpersonal techniques to reduce malpractice litigation risk.

  4. Apply evidence-based patient-centered, empathic interpersonal techniques to connect effectively with patients.

Courses Included In This Program

  • Building Strong Patient Relationships: 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

  • Eliciting Patient Concerns: 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

  • Patient-Centered Information Gathering: 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

  • Maximizing Patient Understanding and Recall: 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

  • Motivating Patients: 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

  • Setting Mutually Agreed Goals: 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Learning Format
Interactive online course with audio narration. Includes case studies and mandatory assessment questions (number of questions varies by course or module).

CME Sponsor
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson

Original Release Date
January 1, 2011

Most Recent Review by Author
January 1, 2023

Most Recent Review by CME Sponsor
January 1, 2023

Financial Support Received
None

ACCME/AMA PRA Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson and Astute Doctor Education, Inc. The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson designates this enduring material for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclaimer
The information in this educational activity is provided for general medical education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The viewpoints expressed in this CME activity are those of the authors/faculty. They do not represent an endorsement by University of Arizona College of Medicine- Tucson. In no event will University of Arizona College of Medicine- Tucson be liable for any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the information provided through this CME activity.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS FOR OTHER U.S. PROVIDERS

Astute Doctor offers AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ intended for physicians (MDs and DOs) that hold licenses in the United States.

However, this credit type is also accepted by licensing bodies in the U.S for other medical professions, including physician assistants (PAs), nurse practitioners (APRNs), and RNs. To the best of our knowledge, the following CME equivalency or reciprocity statements are accurate. We strongly advise contacting each organization below to discern any extenuating circumstances.

  • PAs:

    The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Category I credit from ACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. (http://www.aapa.org)

  • APRNs:

    The American College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. (http://www.aanp.org)

  • RNs/LPNs:

    For certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), they state that, "At least 50% (37.5 hours) of your 75 continuing education hours" can be CME (i.e., AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™) that is approved by organizations accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
    (https://www.nursingworld.org/certification/renewals/)
    Additionally, in many states nurses may claim credit for activities approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™, but you should check directly with your state nursing board for the amount of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ they may accept.

  • Nurse Midwives: The American College of Nurse Midwives accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. (http://www.midwife.org)

  • Psychologists: Some state boards Psychology accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for license renewal. Please check with your applicable state board(s).

  • Chiropractors: The State Boards of Chiropractic for Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and Washington DC Chiropractic Physicians (DC) accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS FOR NON-U.S. HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

International

Europe

  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) & European Accreditation Council for CME – Following the agreement on the mutual recognition of credits with the American Medical Association, European physicians can earn their ECMECs by completing e-learning programs (such as Astute Doctor) from accredited providers from the United States, that have been certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

  • Currently the UEMS represents 40 countries – the full list is available here: https://www.uems.eu/about-us/membership/national-associations

National

Australia

Canada

Hong Kong

Kuwait

  • Kuwait Institute of Medical Specialization – Astute Doctor meets the criteria for Category 2 ‘Distance Learning’ under the articles of The Unified Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Regulations for Healthcare Professionals in the GCC States. Learn more here: https://kims-cepd.org/our-guidelines

New Zealand

Oman

  • Oman Medical Specialty Board – ACCME accredited education is recognized by the Oman Medical Specialty Board. Physicians may use AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ earned with Astute Doctor toward CME requirements. Learn more here: https://omsb.gov.om/home/infoPage?id=58

Qatar

  • Ministry of Public Health, Department of Healthcare Professions – Astute Doctor meets the criteria for Category 2 Self-Directed Learning Activities (Clinical Practice). Participants can claim 1 Credit for every hour of participation. Learn more here: https://dhp.moph.gov.qa/en/Pages/CMECPDResources.aspx

Singapore

South Africa

Turkey

  • Turkish Medical Association – ACCME accredited education is recognized by the Turkish Medical Association. Physicians may use AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ earned with Astute Doctor toward CME/CPD requirements. Learn more here: https://kredilendirme.ttb.dr.tr/yonerge.php

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

  • Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians in the UK – Astute Doctor qualifies as ‘Self-Certified Distance Learning’ and may be recorded in the Physician’s CPD Diary. Learn more here: https://www.federationcpd.org/cpd-diary