2023 The U S Department of Health Human Services released a comprehensive Clinical Practice Guideline for Treating Tobacco Use and

 

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services released a comprehensive Clinical Practice Guideline for Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence–2008 Update 

https://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/clinicians-providers/guidelines-recommendations/tobacco/clinicians/update/index.html

 

The goal  of these recommendations is that clinicians strongly recommend the use  of effective tobacco dependence counseling and medication treatments to  their patients who use tobacco, and that health systems, insurers, and  purchasers assist clinicians in making such effective treatments  available. 

After reading these recommendations answer the following questions.

1. what are the clinical interventions for patients unwilling to quit cigarette smoking?

2. According to the best practices what are the best strategies to help your clients quit smoking?

3. are there any specific smoking cessation recommendations for especial populations such as teenagers or the elderly?

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