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It argues that smokers can be reassured and encouraged to use them, and the public can be reassured that e-cigarettes are much safer than smoking.

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The article is based on  a research study conducted in the Netherlands and refers back to 

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We think that testing out the proposals in real world settings will be really useful in order to explore issues around feasibility, training, workload, time required and cost.

The new guideline focuses on prevention and education. It recommends:

The National Insititute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published a new Pneumonia Quality Standard.   It contains two quality statements relevant to primary care:

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LTC and respiratory IT support systems

This worksheet focuses on key findings of the National Review of Asthma Deaths (NRAD) and offers some simple steps you can take in your practice to help ensure your patients with asthma are receiving optimal care such as structured review, personalised action plans, and appropriate training

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