Smoking cessation in primary care. A randomized controlled trial of nicotine-bearing chewing gum.

The results are reported from a multicentered, randomized clinical trial of a physician-delivered smoking cessation intervention package. All physicians attended a four-hour training session during which the rationales for the different aspects of the intervention were discussed, including a detailed description of the proper use of nicotine-bearing chewing gum. Patients were randomized to receive an offer of a prescription of 2 mg of nicotine …