A Multidisciplinary Approach to Counseling a 65-Year Old Woman on Smoking Cessation

Smoking is a leading cause of premature death worldwide and a common co-morbidity with patients with chronic spine-related complaints. This case report presents a multidisciplinary approach to smoking cessation with a patient suffering from the consequences of tobacco use. Methods for promoting patient behavior change, typical drug therapies, hypnosis and acupuncture are among the approaches discussed. Resources that may assist the clinician in helping move their patients toward successful tobacco cessation are also provided.