Treating tobacco dependency and the wider aim of reducing smoking prevalence to less than 5% is one of 2 key prevention priorities in the North East & North Cumbria. Ruth & Joanna will share the journey within the region to build on NICE guidance and systematically treat tobacco dependency in the NHS.
Are there cardiovascular benefits from switching from tobacco cigarettes to e-cigarettes? What is the evidence for this? The presentation will address these two key questions for those working to promote smoking cessation
Roger will talk about the patient pathway and how the hospital stay should be a crucial and changeable moment due to heightened health concerns for the patient at that time and also being in an environment not associated with their smoking habits. Obstacles to 'One NHS' cessation pathways will be explored and how 'One NHS' should be patient centred.
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