Evidence review of nicotine: Information for use in clinical practice presented by Dr Jomana Karim

1 CME/CPD Point

Sponsored by: Philip Morris Management Services (Middle East) Limited

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. What does the evidence say about nicotine and cancer?
2. What does the evidence say about nicotine and heart disease?
3. What does the evidence say about nicotine and COPD?
4. What does the evidence say about how best to quit nicotine addiction?
5. What does the evidence say about harm from nicotine?
6. What does the evidence say about using nicotine for harm reduction from smoking?

PRESENTER BIOGRAPHY

Dr Jomana Karim

Dr Jomana Karim is an experienced General Practitioner. She completed her medical education at the University of St Andrews & the University of Manchester. After obtaining her medical degree she completed further medical training to become a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners. During her training Dr Karim worked in several large teaching hospitals in multiple specialities. After completing her postgraduate training, she worked as a physician in one of Manchester’s busiest emergency departments as well as working in other private and NHS general practice roles. Dr Karim is involved in providing smoking cessation advice on a daily basis as part of routine primary care services.

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1. Watch, study, and learn from the online pre-recorded lecture.
2. Answers the questions in the online quiz based on the course’s learning outcomes. You will need a pass of 80% or higher to achieve your CME/CPD point.
3. Complete the online Evaluation Form.
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