#49 Smoking Cessation: 5 Pearls Segment

Practical tips on smoking cessation! Get CME Credit (https://www.acponline.org/cme-moc/cme/internal-medicine-podcasts/core-im) with ACP! Full Transcript with References and Show Notes (https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2019/09/18/5-pearls-on-smoking-cessation/) Time Stamps * 04:50 What questions are important to ask after a patient who contemplative about quitting tobacco? * 07:00 Is quitting abruptly on a quit date or gradual cessation to a quit date better? * 08:10 How can technology help support patients who are trying to quit? * 08:49 How should we prepare patients who quit smoking and are worried about weight gain? * 11:06 How can we try to convince patients to use medication as assistance to quit smoking? * 11:50 What is the most effective nicotine replacement approach? * 13:54 What are the potential side effects of the nicotine patch? * 15:00 What should we prescribe for patients who smoke Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy