What is the 6 A's framework for smoking cessation?
The 6 A's framework for smoking cessation is a strategy that physicians should use to help their patients quit smoking. The 6 A's are: Ask each patient about tobacco use at every visit; Advise each smoker to quit; Assess each smoker's willingness to make a quit attempt; Assist each smoker in making a quit attempt by offering medication and referral for counseling; Arrange for follow-up; and Avoid exposure to environmental tobacco smoke.