How to Help Your Patients Stop Smoking. A National Cancer Institute Manual for Physicians

摘要

The manual is designed to help you create a smoking cessation program that operates smoothly and effectively, based on methods proven in clinical trials. It provides brief, concise guidelines for busy physicians, nurses, and medical office staff to help patients stop smoking. The manual has been divided into the following four sections: Synopsis provides a brief overview of the actions recommended for the physician and for the office staff in implementing this program. Helping Patients Stop provides both 'action summaries' and a detailed approach for both the physician and office staff to help patients stop smoking. Appendices lists sources of additional materials and information to help the physician and office staff assist patients who are trying to stop smoking. Tear-Out Materials are provided at the end of the manual for use by physicians and staff in implementing the smoking cessation steps in the office.