Contemporary Perspectives in Tobacco Cessation: What Oncologists Need to Know

Contemporary Perspectives in Tobacco Cessation: What Oncologists Need to Know Cindy L. Carter, Janice Key, Linda Marsh, Kristi Graves Oncologist 2001; 6: 496-505 Target Audience: Physicians who wish to advance their current knowledge of clinical cancer medicine regarding prevention and are involved in providing patient care in a cancer care environment. Method of Physician Participation: Read course materials, complete course quiz and evaluation form (optional). Learning Objectives After completing this course, the reader should be able to: Understand the most efficacious strategies for smoking cessation. Recognize the need to screen patients for tobacco use and provide at least brief treatment for all smokers. Become familiar with recommendations from Smoking Cessation: Clinical Practice Guidelines, published by the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research. The NIH/FAES designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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