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by Janet Moulis in Features
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago recently found that young adult smokers who wish to quit smoking do not seek proven treatments as often as older adults, even though it may double their chances of quitting. Though these smokers have the motivation to quit, only 17 percent use pharmacotherapy and only 4 to 5 percent use any evidence-based behavioral treatment.
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by in Features
Dr. George Q: Do medical records become public domain posthumously? If not, how were reporters able to speak about the medical history of the Virginia Tech shooter? A: Excellent question and one that I have spent some time researching. I even solicited the help of Ms Patricia Cunningham, Director Health Information Management Privacy Officer.
