PHQ Now Available Without Copyright Restriction
The PHQ-9 is a quick, effective tool to measure depression-related symptoms. Previously under copyright restriction, physician practices can now freely download, copy and use the PHQ-9. Visit www.phqscreeners.com  to access the PHQ-9 and other screening tools in multiple languages

Related Free CME
The PAFP Foundation is part of a statewide effort to prevent youth suicide and, with the support of DPW, has produced two CME webcasts. “Pharmacological Management of Adolescent Depression in Primary Care” expires Dec. 10. “Using Motivational Interviewing To Facilitate Adolescent Mental Health Related Behavior Change in the Primary Care Setting” will be available soon as a CME webcast. Find them both at
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FREE CME Monograph on Adolescent/Adult Immunization
Check out the summer/fall issue of PAFP’s digital member magazine (just released!) for a monograph on three clinical scenarios: HPV in males, PPV vaccine and shingles. Take the post-tests and complete the evaluation for up to 2.5 Prescribed credits. Supported by the state DOH, the monograph is the latest in a series of free CME on adult immunization. You can access a free CME webcast at www.pafp.com/onlineCME and catch the next immunization update at the next PAFP Foundation CME conference Nov. 5-7 in Pittsburgh.

AAP supports mandatory workforce influenza immunization
The American Academy of Pediatrics made headlines this week with its new policy supporting mandatory health care worker influenza immunization. AAFP’s policy is to “advocate for universal vaccination of health care workers against seasonal influenza through a ‘lead by example’ program.” For information about healthcare worker immunization (that includes you!), check out the summer PAFP digital member magazine at http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/pafp/keystonephysician_2010summer/#/62]. The links to resources on page 62 include best practices (including vaccination mandates in healthcare settings).

Sept. 23 is Falls Prevention Awareness Day
The first day of autumn is also Falls Prevention Awareness Day. A falls prevention in primary care tip sheet was published in the summer 2009 PAFP digital member magazine. Check out pages 36-38 at http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/pafp/keystonephysician_2009fall/#/36 for practice tips, a treatment flowchart and risk factors.

Doctor, do you have to tell my mom?
Know enough about the legal nuances of minors’ rights in Pennsylvania to accurately answer that question? Physicians and minors both are generally not aware of a minor’s rights to consent to medical care and receive treatment confidentially.

A new reference card presents the most up-to-date laws related to services such as family planning, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, substance abuse treatment, psychological counseling, and treatment following sexual assault. You can read the text online, download the PDF or order cards ($1/ea) for your practice at http://aclupa.org/education/clarabellduvallreproductiv/minorsaccesstoconfidential/www.pafp.com/onlineCME