Table 2AAC Components, EHR Functionality Changes, and Role Expectations

ComponentEHR buttonGuiding phrases in EHRRole expectation before AAC implementationRole expectation after AAC implementation
AskExistingExisting: Have you used a tobacco product in the past 30 days?MAMA
AdviseExistingNEW: As a member of your health care team, we strongly recommend that you quit using tobacco.ClinicianMA
Assess readinessExistingNEW: Do you want to quit in the next 30 days?ClinicianMA
Assess interest in referralNEWNEW: Would you like us to connect you to a coach who can help you quit?ClinicianMA
Connect (ie, order referral)Existing but only for in-house program NEW for QLNEW: I will place an order for you and someone will call you in the next day or two.ClinicianMA

Abbreviations: AAC, Ask-Advise-Connect; EHR, electronic health record; MA, medical assistant; QL, quitline.

From: Adding a Teachable Moment Approach to a Team-Based Primary Care Ask-Advise-Connect Approach for Tobacco Cessation

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