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- Retire outdated notes and mark superseded recommendations.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.