INTERVENTIONS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

"The Clinical Practice Gudelines for Treating Use and Dependence" is a set of guidelines developed by the U.S. Public Health Service, known as the 5 A's:

ASK every patient if they use tobacco

ADVISE all tobacco users to quit

ASSESS their willingness to make a quit attempt

ASSIST the patient in quitting

ARRANGE follow-up support for their efforts

 

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