The majority of people who use tobacco want to quit. As a health care provider you can make a difference and help your clients quit smoking in just a few minutes by using the 5A Model of Minimal Contact Intervention.
Ask
Do you smoke or use tobacco products of any kind?
Advise
As a health professional, the most important advice I can give you is to quit smoking
Assess
Assess the stages of change, Pre-contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance
Assist
Offer cessation support with a referral or program information
Arrange
Refer to the eligible program
You Can Make it Happen
“You Can Make it Happen” is a source of information, tools, and resources about tobacco cessation for healthcare providers. The website is provided by Public Health Units and Smokers’ Helpline.
Visit the You Can Make It Happen website to find the following:
- Information about Nicotine Replacement Therapy
- Integrating the 5A’s into your daily practice
- Resources tailored to your practice setting
- Resources for clients
- Training opportunities for staff