NLM WILL APPLY THE CRITICAL INCIDENT
TECHNIQUE TO OBTAIN FACTUAL ACCOUNTS OF OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH
THE USE OF NLM'S MEDLINE SYSTEM BY INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN THE
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OF MEDICINE. THIS STUDY WILL CONTRIBUTE
SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE NLM'S DEVELOPMENT OF RESPONSIVE,
COMPUTER-BASED INFORMATION SYSTEMS DESIGNED TO MEET THE HEALTH CARE
NEEDS OF THE NATION.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.