Primer Offers Physicians Practical Tips on Improving Immunization Rates Among Minorities; Earn Three CME Hours
[Posted 12/08/05]

AMA recently released a new primer to help physicians improve immunization rates, particularly in minority populations. The primer, Improving Immunization: Addressing Racial and Ethnic Populations, addresses disparities in current immunization practices and offers practical solutions to alleviate this serious public health problem.

“Unfortunately, there are still too many individuals, especially in minority communities, who do not benefit from the protection of immunization,” said AMA President John C. Nelson, M.D., M.P.H., in a written statement. “This primer encourages physicians to take a leadership role in promoting vaccination for all patients.”

The four-booklet primer also discusses common hurdles physicians face when confronting the issue, such as deficient reimbursement practices and “unconscious bias.” Physicians can receive three Category 1 CME credits for reviewing this comprehensive tool.

The primer is the latest volume in AMA’s Roadmaps for Clinical Practice: Case Studies in Disease Prevention and Health Promotion series, which provides physicians and other health professionals with clinical strategies and tools to address the leading causes of preventable morbidity and premature mortality.

Contact: Robin Flagg, 415/882-5110 or rflagg@cmanet.org.