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Talk to a Physician Support Program (PSP) coaches can provide information on Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits and funding for QI projects: [email protected] Possible Quality Indicators Tobacco use prevalence (includes smoking, vaping nicotine, and chew) all active patients ages 12 - Tobacco use prevalence - all active patients ages 12-19 inclusive Tobacco use documented in past 2 years all active patients Denominator for following: All active patients currently using tobacco % patients with tobacco cessation discussion documented % patients with dedicated tobacco use cessation consult and/or follow-up (behavioural, pharmacological, both) Patient, Family and Caregiver Resources BC Specific Resources HealthLinkBC: You may call 8-1-1 toll-free in B.C

Pharmacol Ther 122:125139 Earla R, Ande A, McArthur C, Kumar A, Kumar S (2014) Enhanced nicotine metabolism in HIV-1-positive smokers compared with HIV-negative smokers: simultaneous determination of nicotine and its four metabolites in their plasma using a simple and sensitive electrospray ionization liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry technique

A humidor is the best storage device for aging cigars because it maintains a steady temperature and humidity level

The holiday baking spices are there still but it's more of an aftertaste

But the camaraderie that does develop is what gets them through the season