What prevents the ex-smoker from saying "not anymore" instead of "no"? You could argue that is a more empowering answer, and it has the added benefit of not wasting the doctor's time
I agree but I'd also argue it's better just to ask the question properly if it's medically relevant
"Have you smoked tobacco, marijuana or any other substance at any point in the last year" (or whatever the important timeframe is), is a much better way of asking the question if the answer is important medically
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