Table 2.

Description of 5 A’s Model

5 A’s	Description
Ask	Health care providers should “ASK” their patients about using tobacco and identify and document tobacco users in each visit.
Advise	They should strongly “ADVISE” tobacco users to quit smoking.
Assess	Smoker’s readiness to quitting should be “ASSESSED” health care professionals.
Assist	The tobacco users should be “ASSISTED” by providing them with a smoking quit plan.
Arrange	A follow-up visit or a referral to a specialist should be “ARRANGED” to identify problems and challenges and provide support.