Assessment and Treatment of Tobacco Dependence in Cancer Care 2019

Assessment and Treatment of Tobacco Dependence in Cancer Care is organized by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) and will be held from Mar 23 - 24, 2019 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Counseling Center, New York City, New York, United States of America.

The target audience is Oncologists, Tobacco Treatment Specialists, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, and Respiratory Therapists working in oncology care settings. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Overview:
This course is comprised of lectures, simulated role plays and interactive audience participation encouraging the intellectual exchange of ideas between faculty and participants. 

Objectives:
• Attendees will gain a better understanding of the risks of persistent smoking and benefits of quitting for cancer patients and survivors
• Attendees will gain a better understanding of evidence-based pharmacotherapy and cessation counseling interventions
• Attendees will have an opportunity to practice tobacco use assessment and treatment planning skills during simulated patient (role play) exercises
• Attendees will gain a better understanding of system-level recommendations for implementing tobacco use assessment and treatment in routine cancer care