This information
collection has been approved through the pilot test only, with the
changes made 5/28 and 5/29, and with the following conditions: 1)
CDC shall recognize that, absent any validation methods, the self-
reported data obtained from this survey cannot be used to determine
whether or not surveyed physicians actually follow current
recommended policies and procedures; and 2) To avoid biasing the
respondents, CDC shall not provide the reprint of the AMA journal
article about the increase in tuberculosis to a survey respondent
until after the respondent has completed and sent in the
survey.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1992
09/30/1992
2,927
0
0
927
0
0
0
0
0
INFECTIOUS DISEASES, PHYSICIANS
EVALUATIONS, TUBERCULOSIS, PREVENTION' THE CDC WILL CONDUCT A MAIL
SURVEY OF A SAMPLE OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS CONCERNING
THEIR SCREENING, TREATMENT, AND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR PATIENTS
WITH TUBERCULOSIS INFECTION OR TUBERCULOSIS. THE DATA WILL ASSIST
IN EXPLAINING WHY SOME PHYSICIANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT TB
RECOMMENDATIONS THAT ARE ESSENTIAL TO ASSURING NECESSA PREVENTION
AND CONTROL PRACTICES.
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.