Reaching Patients Reluctant to Quit: An Evidence-based Case

Using Motivational Interviewing to Treat Myocardial Infarction Patients with Tobacco Dependence

These CME certified cases focus on motivational interviewing, patient intervention, and counseling for individuals who are reluctant to quit smoking. Each case is accredited by The University of Virginia Health System for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This Learning from Self-Assessment^TM CME/CE activity was developed to assist you in examining your awareness of best practices in smoking cessation and your ability to apply those best practices. During this activity you will be presented with brief case vignettes followed by a series of questions allowing you to examine your knowledge & skills related to smoking cessation.

This CME certified Case focuses on patient intervention and counseling for individuals who are reluctant to quit.   The University of Virginia Health System designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Listen to Dr. Carol Havens as she discusses with Dr. Lee Freedman the evidence based recommendations from the 2008 Clinical Practice Guideline: Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence to help patients quit smoking.  This activity was produced on the ReachMD XM160 network and is available for download at http://reachmd.com/cmedetails.aspx?sid=4783

Want to get serious about changing your practice?  CS2day Performance Improvement (PI) activities allow you to analyze how you personally, as well as your practice as a whole, are caring for current and past smokers. Through reflection, education, and analysis you and your team can implement new processes to change how you deliver care.