Membership Level Definitions

Bronze Level Bronze Level members have indicated an interest in receiving educational material concerning research findings that may impact their practice, but are not able or willing to participate in research opportunities. Silver Level Silver Level members have indicated an interest in participating in Research Network studies but are not interested in involving their patients. This level of participation could include studies collecting non-identifiable information such as: " Demographics on patient populations; " Practice organization and/or clinical service delivery models; " "Card studies," those studies investigating clinical decision-making process and/or use of treatment guidelines. The Silver Level designation would be awarded upon completion of Part 1 of the Primary Care Network Survey (PRINS-1). Gold Level Gold Level members have indicated an interest in participating in Research Network studies individually as well as enrolling their own patients. Members in this category, and any key staff involved in obtaining informed consent, would be required to certify that they have undergone Human Subjects Assurance Training. This level of participation could include studies collecting non-identifiable information, as described in the Silver Level membership, as well as: " Collecting surveys or questionnaires regarding individual or group characteristics or behavior; " Recruiting patients for studies that are of value to family physicians. The Gold Level designation would be awarded upon completion of Parts 1 & 2 of the Primary Care Network Survey (PRINS-1 & PRINS-2). Platinum Level Platinum Level membership will be awarded to a primary care clinic where all the currently practicing primary care providers are members of the Research Network, and are interested in enrolling their patients in studies. Members in this category, and any key staff involved in obtaining informed consent, would be required to certify that they have undergone Human Subjects Assurance Training. This level of participation could include studies collecting non-identifiable information, as described in the Silver Level membership, as well as: " Collecting surveys or questionnaires regarding individual or group characteristics or behavior; " Recruiting patients for studies that are of value to family physicians. The Platinum Level designation would be awarded upon completion of Parts 1 & 2 of the Primary Care Network Survey (PRINS-1 & PRINS-2) by all currently practicing primary care providers. To become a member please contact: Adminstrative Research Coordinator Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians 600 S Hwy 169, Suite 1680 St. Louis Park, MN 55426 (952) 542-0130 (952) 542-0135 fax office@mafp.org

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