Which of the following is NOT a part of the Tobacco Treatment Provider Code of Ethics?

The Tobacco Treatment Provider Code of Ethics is designed to protect the interests and health of individuals while promoting effective tobacco cessation methods. One of the primary tenets of this ethical framework is to promote health and well-being, which inherently includes discouraging tobacco use rather than promoting it.

Promoting the use of tobacco products contradicts the very purpose of tobacco treatment. The commitment of providers is to help individuals reduce or quit tobacco use to improve their health outcomes. Promoting tobacco use would undermine the effectiveness of treatment and the ethical responsibilities of providers to their patients.

In contrast, ensuring fair treatment for all patients, maintaining a high level of competency through ongoing training, and observing informed consent and confidentiality are critical components of an ethical practice that align with providing care to help clients address tobacco use. These principles foster trust, respect, and a supportive environment that encourages patients to seek assistance in quitting. Thus, the choice that does not align with the ethics of tobacco treatment is the promotion of tobacco products.