RT Journal
A1 Rivara FP, Davis MM
T1 COntinuing medical education and lifelong learning in the archives
JF Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
JO Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
YR 2011
FD March 1
VO 165
IS 3
SP 277
OP 277
DO 10.1001/archpediatrics.2011.14
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archpediatrics.2011.14
AB 
The Charter on Medical Professionalism is a set of principles to which all physicians should adhere and aspire.1 A key component of professional responsibilities is practicing medicine that is up to date and evidence based. This is the essence of the commitment to professional competence and to scientific knowledge. It is also speaks to several components of quality of care as defined by the Institute of Medicine: care should be effective, efficient, patient centered, and equitable.2