More about Christine Bearer, MD, RhMSUS
Objectives (Educational Content) :
1. Develop differential diagnoses for a pediatric patient with joint pain. 2. Recognize the signs and symptoms of lupus and implement an initial workup for this disease. 3. Provide anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients with autoimmune diseases on immuno-suppressive medication, including immunization recommendations and teratogenicity.
Target Audience:
General pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, psychologists, and nurses.
Identified Gap:
Improvements in diagnosis and treatment of pediatric patients with autoimmune disorders.
Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity:
1 hour(s)
Expiration Date for CE/CME Credit:
12-15-2023
Method of Participation in the Learning Process:
The learner will view the presentation, successfully complete a post-test and complete an activity evaluation.
Evaluation Methods:
All learners must successfully complete a post-test, as well as an activity evaluation, to claim CE/CME credit.
Disclosure:
The speaker, Christine Bacha, MD, has returned the disclosure form indicating there are no relevant financial or other relationships with any commercial interests.
Accreditation Statement:
Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CHMCA designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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