Welcome, PIER, A New Physicians' Information and Education Resource
Authors: Robert G. Badgett, Cynthia D. Mulrow
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (2002)

Editorials2 April 2002Welcome, PIER, A New Physicians' Information and Education ResourceRobert G. Badgett, MD and Cynthia D. Mulrow, MD, MScRobert G. Badgett, MDDr. Badgett: Associate EditorDr. Mulrow: Deputy EditorSearch for more papers by this author and Cynthia D. Mulrow, MD, MScDr. Badgett: Associate EditorDr. Mulrow: Deputy EditorSearch for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-136-7-200204020-00015 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail After more than 6 years of developmental effort and extensive user testing during the past 12 months, the American College of Physicians–American Society of Internal Medicine will unveil a preview version of PIER (Physicians' Information and Education Resource) at the 2002 Annual Session in Philadelphia. PIER is a central element in the College's ongoing efforts to provide high-quality educational and information tools for its members while embracing the new opportunities afforded by electronic media and the Internet.PIER is an ambitious undertaking, similar in scope and importance to other respected College programs, such as its Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP) ...References1. Ely JW, Osheroff JA, Ebell MH, Bergus GR, Levy BT, Chambliss ML, et al . Analysis of questions asked by family doctors regarding patient care. BMJ. 1999;319:358-61. [PMID: 10435959] CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar2. Hersh WR, Hickam DH. How well do physicians use electronic information retrieval systems? A framework for investigation and systematic review. JAMA. 1998;280:1347-52. [PMID: 9794316] CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar3. Williamson JW, German PS, Weiss R, Skinner EA, Bowes F. Health science information management and continuing education of physicians. A survey of U.S. primary care practitioners and their opinion leaders. Ann Intern Med. 1989;110:151-60. [PMID: 2909205] LinkGoogle Scholar4. Covell DG, Uman GC, Manning PR. Information needs in office practice: are they being met? Ann Intern Med. 1985;103:596-9. [PMID: 4037559] LinkGoogle Scholar5. Antman EM, Lau J, Kupelnick B, Mosteller F, Chalmers TC. A comparison of results of meta-analyses of randomized control trials and recommendations of clinical experts. Treatments for myocardial infarction. JAMA. 1992;268:240-8. [PMID: 1535110] CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar6. Evans JT, Nadjari HI, Burchell SA. Quotational and reference accuracy in surgical journals. A continuing peer review problem. JAMA. 1990;263:1353-4. [PMID: 2304213] CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar7. Neihouse PF, Priske SC. Quotation accuracy in review articles. DICP. 1989;23:594-6. [PMID: 2763582] CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar8. Haynes RB. Of studies, syntheses, synopses, and systems: the “4S” evolution of services for finding current best evidence [Editorial]. ACP J Club. 2001;134:A11-3. [PMID: 11280129] AbstractGoogle Scholar Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAuthors: Robert G. Badgett, MD; Cynthia D. Mulrow, MD, MScAffiliations: Dr. Badgett: Associate EditorDr. Mulrow: Deputy EditorCurrent Author Addresses: Drs. Badgett and Mulrow: American College of Physicians–American Society of Internal Medicine, 190 N. Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited byAnnals Faces the Future: Quicker Service, Broader Access, Tailored FormatsThe EditorsAnnals of Internal Medicine at Age 75: Reflections on the Past 25 YearsEdward J. Huth, MD and Kathleen Case, MS 2 April 2002Volume 136, Issue 7Page: 553-554KeywordsDrug informationDrug therapyDrugsElectronic medical recordsInformation technologyPatient advocacyRandomized trialsSystematic reviewsTreatment guidelinesVision ePublished: 2 April 2002 Issue Published: 2 April 2002 Copyright & PermissionsCopyright © 2002 by American College of Physicians. All Rights Reserved.PDF downloadLoading ...