title: Don't scold smokers.
abstract: In response to a recent paper about GPs' difficulties with smokers who are not motivated to quit, points to consider are: (1) nicotine is one of the strongest addictions; (2) smokers hold various beliefs about smoking, and doctors should consider how to communicate risk; (3) confrontation is contraindicated; and (4) some smokers deceive doctors about their smoking.
authors.forename: Alison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jackson
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003142:Communication; D005194:Family Practice / Q000379:methods; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology*; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology*; D000074606:Smoking Prevention