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