A 46-year-old man comes to the physician for a follow-up evaluation one week after being discharged from the hospital for acute pancreatitis and alcohol withdrawal. He drinks 8 to 10 beers daily. When the physician asks him about his alcohol use, the patient says, "This is the second time in a year that I have experienced such severe belly pain because of my pancreas. My wife and daughter also say that I need to quit. I have made an appointment with a counselor to talk about my options." Which of the following best describes this patient's stage of behavioral change?

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A 46-year-old man comes to the physician for a follow-up evaluation one week after being discharged from the hospital for acute pancreatitis and alcohol withdrawal. He drinks 8 to 10 beers daily. When the physician asks him about his alcohol use, the patient says, "This is the second time in a year that I have experienced such severe belly pain because of my pancreas. My wife and daughter also say that I need to quit.  I have made an appointment with a counselor to talk about my options."  Which of the following best describes this patient's stage of behavioral change?

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Eductional Objective: In the transtheoretical stages of change model, the preparation stage represents the stage in which the individual has committed to behavioral change and is considering change strategies but has not determined or instituted a specific course of action.  Individuals at this stage may be weighing options and seeking additional support.

A 46-Year-Old Man Comes to the Physician for a Follow-Up