The Quit Clinic As an Anti-smoking Advocacy Tool - MAPTB
The Quit Clinic As an Anti-smoking Advocacy Tool - MAPTB
The Quit Clinic As an Anti-smoking Advocacy Tool - MAPTB
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Roles of Physici<strong>an</strong>s• A physici<strong>an</strong>:– Discusses <strong>smoking</strong> status with the patient– Informs the patient of the health consequences– Advises the patient to stop <strong>smoking</strong>– Possibly prescribes medication• If a patient is interested in giving up,– <strong>As</strong>sists with further counseling: nurses, pharmacist– Refer to quit <strong>smoking</strong> clinic– Follow up