34. Smoking Cessation Strategy Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence . Quick Reference Guide for Clinicians. Schedule a follow-up contact, either in person or via telephone Arrange Aid the patient in quitting e.g. quit plan, counseling, intra-treatment social support, extra-treatment social support, approved pharmacotherapy, supplementary materials Assist Determine willingness to make a quit attempt. e.g. within the next 3 days, how willing is this person to make a quit attempt Assess Strongly urge all tobacco users to quit, in a clear, strong, and personalized manner Advise Systematically identify all tobacco users at every visit Ask