Why physicians should look beyond smoking cessation

It’s not only about smoking cessation.
As I entered the examination room, J.L., a new patient here for a well visit, was sitting comfortably on the examination table. In his mid thirties, tall, slim and with an athletic build, he had a relaxed, easygoing air about him.
Before entering the room, I had quickly scanned his chart, and noted that in the pre-examination questionnaire, …
Why physicians should look beyond smoking cessation






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