Free Open-Access Medicine (FOAM) value compounds when you maintain a disciplined update loop.

Weekly routine

  • Record 1 to 3 FOAM claims worth retaining.
  • Attach each claim to at least one primary source or guideline.
  • Note one uncertainty and one trigger for revisiting the claim.

Monthly routine

  • Review changes in major guidelines relevant to your FOAM notes.
  • Retire outdated notes and mark superseded recommendations.
  • Convert durable insights into checklists or teaching points.

Use the safe workflow text as your operating template.