Brief Interventions based on Motivational Interviewing: How to help patients who are not yet ready to quit

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.

Smoking & Tobacco Control online webinar and a series of podcasts

Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States; exposure to secondhand smoke is the third leading cause of death. Tobacco use is a contributor to every chronic disease including diabetes, asthma and heart problems. The American Medical Association (AMA) has historically been an active supporter of passage of clean indoor air laws, increases in excise taxes on tobacco products, and other restrictions on tobacco use, promotion and advertising. To read more and see AMA on-line webinar and series of podcasts to help physicians talk with their patients about the dangers and health risks associated with secondhand smoke click here.

Top Five Pearls to Improve Smoking Quit Rates.

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

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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.

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Gradual Cutback with Nicotine Replacement Boosts Quit Rates

Smokers who aren't ready to go cold turkey may double their chances of quitting with gradual nicotine replacement therapy, according to a meta-analysis. To read more click here.

Medical Management of Tobacco Use for the Chemically Dependent Client

As a busy clinician, how do you help chemically dependent clients address their tobacco use? During this interactive, web-based seminar, we will discuss step-by-step methods and guidelines for working with this population and for integrating tobacco dependence interventions and therapy into a busy practice. We will review the models for addressing tobacco use and dependency using case scenarios focusing on pharmacotherapy and dosing methods for chemically dependent clients, interactions between NRTs and other medications, and the use of combination therapies with NRTs. We will also explore counseling methods and interventions the busy clinician can use to address tobacco use with clients.

Target Audience: This webinar has been developed specifically to meet the needs of Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and other clinicians who want to learn how to integrate medical management of tobacco use into their practice.

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