Table 13 Method of the 5 As for smoking cessation
| ● | Ask |
|---|---|
| Ask about smoking status with open-ended questions | |
| ● | Advise |
| Inform about short and long term damage caused by cigarette smoking as well as about the benefits of quitting | |
| ● | Assess |
| Evaluate the patient’s motivation and willingness to quit | |
| ● | Assist |
| Help the patient in the attempt to quit smoking | |
| ● | Arrange |
| Plan checkups and the follow up | |
| Prevent relapse |