Examining the Fingernails When Evaluating Presenting Symptoms in Elderly Patients CME/CE

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Release Date: March 26, 2008; Valid for credit through March 26, 2009

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Physicians - maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for physicians;
Nurses - 0.5 nursing contact hours (None of these credits is in the area of pharmacology)

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Visually examine the fingernails for abnormalities
  2. Recognize specific fingernail abnormalities
  3. Identify systemic conditions associated with fingernail abnormalities
Authors and Disclosures

Mark E. Williams, MD
Disclosure: Mark E. Williams, MD, has disclosed that he is a Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of BioMotion Analytics, LLC. Dr. Williams has also disclosed that he owns stock, stock options, or bonds for BioMotion Analytics, LLC.


Carol Peckham
Disclosure: Carol Peckham has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
 
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