Table 2 Information management exercises in the case-based discussions

Coronary Artery Disease

risk calculators http://www.sgim.org (Society of General Internal Medicine)

select appropriate cardiac diagnostic studies

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

pulmonary function tests tutorials http://www.vh.org (University of Iowa Virtual Hospital)

guide diagnosis and management

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

standards of care http://www.diabetes.org (American Diabetes Association)

develop a management plan

Back Pain

national guidelines http://www.guidelines.gov (National Guidelines Clearinghouse)

determine if imaging is indicated

Preventive Medicine

clinical preventive services guide http://www.preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/ (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

develop prevention plans for different age and gender patients