Providers are often challenged with ethical dilemmas when managing their patients.
One of those ethical challenges is patients who suffer from nicotine addiction. The provider may face a moral dilemma in treating adolescents who are addicted to nicotine. Nicotine addiction is increasing among the adolescent population. Nicotine can be in various forms including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and chewing tobacco. As you think about patients who may be addicted to nicotine, anticipate the conversation and how you would approach the topic.
In your analysis include the following concepts:
One of the roles of the provider is to support patients with difficult circumstances. Some of those circumstances may involve addiction to different substances. The primary care provider may face an ethical dilemma in treating adolescents who are addicted to nicotine. Nicotine addiction is increasing among the adolescent population. Nicotine can be in various forms including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and chewing tobacco. As you think about patients who may be addicted to nicotine, anticipate the conversation and how you would approach the topic.
In your analysis include the following concepts:
- Identify three possible barriers that you may encounter in patients who meet the
- definition of nicotine dependence. (Incorporate at least one ethical or financial barrier
- that a patient may encounter in this scenario.)
- How will you counsel patients regarding nicotine cessation?
- Which clinical guidelines were incorporated into your decision-making?
Please use evidence-based resources to support your Journal writing. APA formatting should be used for in-text citations and in your References list at the bottom of your Journal entry.