Developing an Office Protocol for Smoking Cessation

Starting a new protocol in your office can be challenging.  It takes time to train staff and divide tasks.  Please use this checklist to develop a smoking cessation implementation strategy ...

Tobacco Use and Women's Health

Number 503

ABSTRACT: Tobacco use negatively affects every organ system and is the most prevalent cause of premature death for adults within the United States. Compared with women who are nonsmokers, women who s...

Smoking Cessation During Pregnancy

Number 471

(Reaffirmed 2012, Replaces No. 316, October 2005)

ABSTRACT: Smoking is the one of the most important modifiable causes of poor pregnancy outcomes in the United States, and is associated with maternal, fetal, and infant morbidity and mortality. The p...

Motivational Interviewing: A Tool for Behavior Change

Number 423

(Reaffirmed 2012)

ABSTRACT: Applying the principles of motivational interviewing to everyday patient interactions has been proved effective in eliciting "behavior change" that contributes to positive health outcomes a...