QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
This is the first stage of the transtheoretical model, where the patient is still doing the undesired behaviour and does not intend to take action in the foreseeable future. For example, in this scenario, the patient may still be smoking and may not wish to stop for the next six months.
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b
Pre-contemplation
QuestionChoice
This is the second stage of the transtheoretical model, where the patient intends to change their behaviour in the next six months, but is yet to put in any active changes. For example, in this scenario, the patient may be thinking about or talking about quitting smoking, but is not ready to participate in any STOP programmes immediately.
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c
Contemplation
QuestionChoice
This is the fourth stage of the transtheoretical model, where the patient has made specific, observable changes to their lifestyle within the past six months. For example, in this scenario, the patient may have been an ex-smoker for less than six months.
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d
Action
QuestionChoice
This is the third stage of the transtheoretical model where the patient intends to take action in the immediate future, usually in the next month. In this scenario, the patient is preparing to stop in one week, but has not yet stopped smoking
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a
Preparation
QuestionChoice
This is the fifth stage of the transtheoretical model where the patient has made a sustained change to their behaviour for at least six months. They are still actively working to prevent relapse, but do not need to apply change processes as frequently as before. For example, in this scenario, the patient may have been an ex-smoker for more than six months. From here, they can either go on to lead a stable changed lifestyle, or relapse.
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e
Maintenance
Concept
Chapter
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Smoking Cessation
Topic
162
General practice
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A 35-year-old woman has been attending her local GP for smoking cessation advice. She has decided that she is on her last pack of cigarettes and has set a stop date in one week's time.

According to the transtheoretical model, what stage is the patient currently at?
a