You want to talk with your patient about smoking cessation. Which statement is most correct?
a) Counseling adds almost nothing to medication when it comes to success in quitting.
b) If you can't block out at least 20 minutes in the visit, don't attempt to counsel the patient, as shorter times are not effective.
c) Motivational interviewing by a healthcare professional for as little as 3-5 minutes has been shown to increase cessation success.
d) All patients wanting to discuss smoking cessation should be referred to a certified counselor.