Mr. Janousek is a 67-year-old who presents to primary care with angina. The primary health-care team recognizes that this event has made Mr. Janousek concerned about his health and takes the opportunity to connect him with resources on weight management and smoking cessation. The primary health-care team is taking advantage of:

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Primary care physicians' offices are ideal settings for disease prevention and health promotion. Physicians are generally viewed as authoritative and credible sources of information and advice on health and illness. A significant number of studies have demonstrated that physician advice is a strong determinant of adherence to preventive practices, such as mammograms. In addition, brief office interventions have demonstrated effectiveness for smoking cessation, reducing alcohol consumption, and other health-related behaviors. Teachable moments, when direct links can be made between symptoms, behavior, and outcome, occur routinely during office visits. For example, an office visit for angina is a teachable moment to address smoking cessation, nutrition, and weight loss with a patient. However, due to time constraints, physicians may not be able to utilize these opportunities effectively.

Mr Janousek Is a 67-Year-Old Who Presents to Primary Care