Abstract: This article summarizes the current smoking cessation guidelines that can serve as an effective framework for tobacco cessation intervention in primary care, such as pharmacological and psychological help. A comprehensive search of the literature was conducted in the following databases; PubMed, and SciVerse Scopus for studies published before December 2017. During the first stage the above databases were searched using the following search criteria. The clinician needs to play a front line role due to the fact that. The promotion of cigarette smoking cessation need to be a top priority for clinicians and for governments. The family physician is main to reaching as numerous smokers as possible and aiding them quit. The combination of brief, empathetic and appropriate interventions, assistance and pharmacological therapies can assist motivate smokers to quit and provide their ideal opportunity to live smoke-free. Recognition of smokers and providing suggestions and support for cessation need to be a regular part of practice in primary care clinics; therefore.
Keywords: Family Physician, smoking cessation, pharmacological.
Title: Family Physician Roles in Smoking Cessation in Primary Care
Author: Dr. Tahani Ahmed Bukhari, Dr. Haneen Ahmed Bukhari, Dr. Fatimah Husni Rajab, Dr. Sara Bejad Hazza Al_otibi, Dr. Reham Othman Hasan Althomali, Dr. Afnan Faleh Alharthi, Dr. Bayan Abdullah Hamed Alnemari, Dr. Munirah Hamad Alsahel
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
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