Resources for Patients
The following provides useful resources that healthcare professionals can provide to their patients.
The following is provided (click to jump to section)::
“I was surprised that when I was diagnosed with cancer my doctor didn’t tell me that my cancer was related to my smoking habit...”
— Rowan (32 year old)
Factsheets
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Assessing nicotine dependence (Tool 3; NSW)
Questions to assess nicotine dependence
Cravings
Withdrawal symptoms
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Quick guide to nicotine replacement therapy (Tool 5; NRT)
NRT products and dosage
Contraindications and precautions
Side-effects and how to deal with them
Considerations in pregnancy
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Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) information booklet
Types of products: lozenges, patches, inhalators, oral spray, gum and how to use them
Side effects and dosage
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NRT products to help you quit smoking
List of NRT products - advantages and disadvantages
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NRT products to help you quit smoking
Translated into Chinese, Aribic, Korean, Vietnamese
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Strategies to cope with cravings
Strategies to deal with cravings including psychological and behavioural suggestions
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Strategies to cope with cravings using senses
Strategies using the 5 senses to deal with cravings including psychological and behavioural suggestions
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Quitting Plan
Short 2-page quit plan
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Quitting Plan Booklet
Detailed booklet for patients to complete on their quitting journey
Referral Forms
NSW Quitline Online Referral Forms
NSW Quitline Referral Procedure (online)
VIC Quitline Online Referral Forms
Apps
My QuitBuddy
A free app providing helpful tips and distractions to overcome cravings, tracking systems to chart your progress and the facts to help you understand the impact smoking has on your health.
QuitCoach
A free online service that provides you with a personalised quitting plan.
It creates this plan based on your responses to questions about your motivation, confidence and past attempts.
It is designed to provide useful advice wherever you are on your quitting journey.
