A common practice in evaluating a patient who presents with joint pains is to order an Arthritis Panel. This lecture discusses the pitfalls and potentially wrong direction such an evaluation would take and emphasizes why a correct diagnosis is reached only by objectively correlating the symptoms on physical examination and reviewing tests of functional significance such as renal, liver or thyroid function. The spectrum of RF and ANA positive disorders are discussed
- Provider:Pri-Med Institute
- Activity Link: https://www.pri-med.com/online-cme-ce/virtual-cme-program/primarycarenow-january-15-cme-5-rheumatology
- Start Date: 2025-01-15 06:00:00
- End Date: 2025-01-15 06:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
- MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: No, it's free
- Measured Outcome: Learner Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: General Surgery, Internal Medicine
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