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University of Kentucky

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2016

Primary Care

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An Assessment Of Current Nicotine Screening Rates And Practices Within Primary Care, Kathryn A. Dunlap Jan 2016

An Assessment Of Current Nicotine Screening Rates And Practices Within Primary Care, Kathryn A. Dunlap

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Purpose: The purpose of this project was to explore the current practices related to nicotine screening in the primary care setting within the Norton Healthcare System. The objectives were to assess: 1) the current compliance rate for nicotine screening and documentation per visit for patients who are seen in a primary care office, and 2) documentation of tobacco cessation counseling and pharmacologic management for patients seen in a primary care office.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted to assess the current compliance rate for nicotine screening and documentation per visit for patients who are seen in a primary care …