A survey of UK optometry trainees ’ smoking cessation training

ConclusionsThere are substantial gaps in the current curricula of UK optometry training, particularly regarding practical skills for supporting smoking cessation. Increased curricular coverage of these issues is essential to ensure trainee optometrists are adequately trained and competent in supporting patients to quit smoking.

Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics - February 25, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Fabiana Lorencatto, Alice M. Harper, Jill J. Francis, John G. Lawrenson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research