Viral Hepatitis in the COVID-19 Era

CE / CME

Lessons Learned From Lockdown: Viral Hepatitis–Related Liver Disease in the COVID-19 Era

Pharmacists: 1.00 contact hour (0.1 CEUs)

Physicians: Maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Nurses: 1.00 Nursing contact hour

Released: January 10, 2022

Expiration: January 09, 2023

Robert G. Gish
Robert G. Gish, MD

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