Internal Medicine & Subspecialties
19th Annual Nicotine Dependence Conference
May 21 -
23,
2012 - Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Course Directors:
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14.25
Credits
Learning Objectives
Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Describe the basic physiologic relationship between pain and tobacco use
- Review the risks/benefits of use of FDA approved non-nicotine medications for treating tobacco dependence
- Translate issues specific for women smokers into better treatment approaches
- Discuss the mechanism of action and pharmacologic impact of "e-cigarettes"
Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.