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Here's a great reason to attend the AAFP Scientific Assembly Oct. 13 - 17 in Orlando, Fla. -- a visit to the Intelligent Medical Practice® Exhibit. Participate in interactive demonstrations of how an electronic health record system can improve work flow and enhance the quality of health care you deliver to patients. The exhibit features products from 10 health care information technology companies, all core members of the AAFP's Partners for Patients initiative. Visit booth #3001 Oct. 14 - 16 during exposition hall hours. Go to http://www.aafp.org/x24594.xml for Assembly registration. Visit http://www.aafp.org/partners4patients.xml to read about the Academy's EHR initiative.

Proven value: Join the next Fundamentals of Management program and enhance your leadership and management skills. This unique educational opportunity will help you take your organization to a higher level of success. Note these dates: Sept. 30, early-bird application deadline; Oct. 29, final application deadline. Questions? Go to http://www.aafp.org/fom.xml for program curriculum and application information.

Proven value: Attending to patients with life-threatening medical conditions is part of family medicine. Keep your skills sharp by attending the AAFP's Emergency and Urgent Care Course Oct. 28 - 31 in New Orleans. Lecture topics include stroke, seizure and respiratory emergencies. Learn more about topics such as fractures, back pain, asthma and sexual assault during breakout sessions. Go to http://www.aafp.org/x14351.xml for details and to register. Register by Sept. 28 to meet the early-bird deadline.

Proven value: Is providing your patients with high-quality patient education materials a priority in your practice? There's no better place to gather the latest in patient resources than the 2004 Patient Education Conference Nov. 11 - 14 in San Francisco. The opening plenary features entertainer Jerry Lewis, who will talk about living with chronic pain and the healing power of humor. Choose from nearly 100 CME workshops, seminars, computer sessions and more. Go to http://www.aafp.org/pec.xml to register.

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