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I generally schedule to see patients back whenever their medical condition warrants. What is ideal follow-up with cessation patients?

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I generally schedule to see patients back whenever their medical condition warrants. What is ideal follow-up with cessation patients?

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For the patient willing to make a quit attempt, arrange for follow-up contacts, beginning within the first week after the quit date. This can be either a telephone or in-person visit. These follow-ups are to check on the quit attempt, ask about any challenges and to confirm medication adherence.