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July 20, 2005
Assessing smoking-cessation programs - Does the 5A program work?

From EurekAlert! - Breaking News:

A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine provides the most comprehensive assessment yet available on the delivery of smoking cessation services recommended by the USPHS clinical practice guideline for tobacco - the 5A Program (Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange). In contrast to commonly-held beliefs, smokers reported they wanted their doctors to discuss cessation at most medical visits, and were more satisfied with their health plan when they received help with quitting. Read more from this post.
Posted on July 20, 2005 10:33 PM



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