Ask
about tobacco use at every contact with clients
Advise
all tobacco users to consider quitting
Assist
according to client readiness/stage of change
Arrange
offer to arrange for follow-up/referral
ASK
Have you used any tobacco products in the last 6 months?
ADVISE
As your health care provider, the most important advice I can give you is to stop smoking.
ASSIST INTERVENTION
MINIMAL
INTENSIVE
Offer:
referral to community resources
self-help material
referral to other health care providers
Smokers’ Helpline 1-877-513-5333
Explore:
pros and cons
past experiences
stages of change
feelings & meaning of smoking
challenges and triggers
pharmacotherapy options
encouragement and supports
setting a quit date
ARRANGE
Offer to arrange for follow-up or referral to smoking cessation program.
Precontemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance
Relapse
