Importance Physicians play a primary role in patient smoking cessation, yet their
communication regarding e-cigarettes is not well understood. Objective To assess physician …

Purpose: To determine characteristics of smokers discussing e-cigarette use with their
physician and receiving recommendations from their physician to use e-cigarettes for …

Introduction Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are not currently approved or recommended
by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or various medical organizations; yet, they …

Physicians are rated the most trustworthy source of information for smokers and thus play an
increasing role in disseminating information on e-cigarettes to patients. Therefore, it is …

Introduction Smokers are likely asking their physicians about the safety of e-cigarettes and
their potential role as a cessation tool; however, the research literature on this …

Background Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use is rising in both the general and clinical
populations. Little is known about e-cigarette use in primary care, where physicians report …

Background: Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are battery-powered devices that deliver
aerosolized nicotine. With easy access and over-the-counter availability, many patients …

301 will either not try e-cigarettes, not use them in sufficient quantity or frequency, or they will
use them alongside smoking if quitting smoking is too difficult. Additionally, as with all …

Purpose: Patient preferences regarding the role of the primary care provider (PCP) in
discussing electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use are unknown. Methods: We administered a …

Some clinicians may be tempted to recommend ENDS for certain subgroups of smokers, but
this approach is problematic. Pregnant women may think ENDS use in pregnancy is safe …