With e-cigarette and vaping use rising and more incidences of pulmonary illness incidences among people who reported recent vaping being reported, education is needed on this trending issue. In response to this issue, the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), hosted a one-hour webinar to update members on the current recommendations, share resources and tools available, and dispel myths on the topic.
The webinar, E-Cigarettes & Vaping: What Family Physicians Should Know, was recorded and is archived on the OAFP website for a year for Enduring continuing medical education (CME).
Leading the session was OAFP President-Elect Mike Sevilla, MD, a family physician from Salem, OH. Dr. Sevilla discusses this hot topic and shares everything a family physician should know.
After Dr. Sevilla’s presentation, participants understood the basics of e-cigarettes and vaping, were updated on recommendations from both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and ODH, and learned about resources and tools that can be used in practice. The webinar concluded with information on e-cigarette myths, possible signs and symptoms of vaping lung injury, and strategies to use to talk to patients about e-cigarette use.
If you have questions regarding this webinar, please contact Director of Foundation & Strategic Programs Kaitlin McGuffie or call 800.742.7327.
CME Accreditation
This Enduring Material activity, E-Cigarettes & Vaping: What Family Physicians Should Know Webinar, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1 Prescribed credit by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). AAFP certification began December 20, 2019. Term of approval is for one year from that date. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.