{{ (moduleVm.actions && moduleVm.changeStatus) ? moduleVm.status : '' }} Fatal Colchicine Poisoning by Accidental Ingestion of Colchicum persicum ((Non-Physician Credit))
Activity Steps
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Description
The certificate for this activity is for NON-PHYSICIANS.In this article, the authors present a case study of a patient who accidentally ingested the plant Colchicum persicum and discuss the presentation of C. persicum poisoning.Originally published in the Dec 2013 issue of American Journal of Forensic Medicine and PathologyMethod of Participation in the Learning Process/Evaluation Method Successful completion of this activity includes reading the entire article and successfully completing the post-quiz and an evaluation form. Getting the Most out of the Activity As you prepare to participate in this activity, please reflect on your practice and your patients and identify clinical challenges you hope to have addressed. While participating in the training, identify ways you can use newly acquired knowledge, strategies, and skills to enhance patient outcomes and your own professional development.Purpose of Activity
To recognize the potential sources of colchicine poisoning, to use postmortem findings to determine cause of fatal colchicine poisoning, and to determine the correct cause of death by collecting all evidence related to a death.Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:
- Identify the potential sources of colchicine poisoning.
- Use autopsy, gross pathology, and histopathology findings to determine the cause of fatal colchicine poisoning.
- Determine the correct cause of death by collecting all evidence related to a death.
Disclosures
All faculty members and all LCMEI staff members in a position to control the content of this CME activity have disclosed that they and their spouse/life partners (if any) have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
Price:
$15.00
Credits:
- ACCME 1.0 CME
Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Professions:
Other Health Professional
Test Code: AJFMPN1213
Published: July 31, 2014
Expires: 5/29/2026
Required Passing Score: 4/5 (80%)
Categories:
Forensic Medicine
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Medicine
Specialties:
Pathology - Clinical