Course

This activity will first cite why clinicians should consider screening for nicotine dependence in HIV patients. Clinicians will learn to encourage all patients attempting to quit to use effective medications for tobacco dependence treatment, except where contraindicated or for specific populations for which there is insufficient evidence of effectiveness. Part of the learning outcome will involve clinicians learning more about the associated risks and prevention strategies with those living with HIV who smoke cigarettes. It will then cite how to screen HIV patients’ nicotine dependence and assess their readiness to quit. This will be discussed through health behavior change theories. Finally, this course will cite ways to assist smokers interested in quitting by providing information on Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT).