Mr.Orzo has a 22 pack-year of cigarette smoking history and presents today at the Medical Clinic wanting to stop smoking.Part of the smoking cessation program should include a contract regarding the process of how this behavioral change should occur.It is imperative that this contract include:
A)A clause that protects the provider from any legal ramifications of Mr.Orzo's smoking cessation
B)Mutually developed (by the health-care provider and Mr.Orzo)objectives
C)A clause describing Mr.Orzo's nicotine addiction
D)A nonspecific time frame for objectives to be accomplished so no added pressure will be put on Mr.Orzo

Question

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Mutually developed objectives are crucial in a smoking cessation contract because they establish specific goals for the patient and the healthcare provider to work towards. These objectives can be used to track progress and adjust the treatment plan as needed. The other options are not necessary or applicable to a smoking cessation contract. A clause protecting the provider from legal ramifications is unnecessary, a clause describing nicotine addiction is already understood in a smoking cessation context, and a nonspecific time frame does not provide enough structure for the patient to effectively quit smoking.

MrOrzo Has a 22 Pack-Year of Cigarette Smoking History and Presents