Tobacco
Physicians and other health care providers are in an excellent position to influence smokers' desire to quit as well as their ability to succeed. The Partners HealthCare System Tobacco Treatment Resource Center offers health care professionals a variety of tools to help them guide those patients who want to end tobacco use.
Two ways that have been scientifically documented to help most patients quit are counseling support and medication support. The "Five-A" guidelines are an excellent way to engage patients in a discussion about stopping smoking.
Referring Patients to Quit Smoking Programs
Individuals seeking support programs can explore the options of both in-person and telephone-based support programs.
Review a complete list of available medications and see what medications are covered by insurers.
Download patient education materials, including self-help materials on quitting, stress management techniques, and other booklets.
View a detailed table of prescriptions covered by different health plans, as well as links to payor websites with information on individual plans.
Clinical Training & Guidelines
Obtain links to training programs and guidelines, and the names of Partners HealthCare employees who are tobacco treatment specialists.
Read the latest news on tobacco use and dependence as well as about smoking cessation resources and findings.
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