Step 2 CS – Counseling the Patient Who Smokes or the Smoking Patient
SMOKING/DRINKING p. 52 5 A’s to help patient’s stop smoking (ASK, ADVISE, ASSESS, ASSIST, ARRANGE f/up) ASK: are you aware of the harmful effects of smoking / alcohol ADVISE: – I strongly recommend that you quit smoking. – smoking/alcohol puts you at higher risk for other diseases like cancer and heart disease. ASSESS: – Have [...]