Doctor Advises Patient to Quit Smoking
2022-23 Edition
Why is it important for doctors to advise you to quit smoking?
Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Like many smokers, you may have tried to stop. You are more likely to be able to stop if your doctor talks to you about quitting.
What should doctors do to help you quit smoking?
Doctors at highly rated health plans should be aware that you smoke, tell you about ways to quit, and follow up with you regularly to help you quit smoking.
Talk with your doctor and health plan to find out about what other services are available. Many health plans offer additional support and resources for patients who want to quit smoking. These additional services may be educational materials (online and in print), classes or support groups, medications like nicotine patches, or phone counseling.
What do the scores mean?
The scores show how well each health plan did at making sure patients who smoke or quit recently received information from their doctor about ways to quit smoking. The higher score means more patients got the right care at the right time.
The scores are based on information from a survey of a sample of at least 100 health plan members in 2021.
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