While the subject of quitting smoking (or vaping!) may not relate to your day to day practice, it can come up in conversation with patients who are experiencing circulatory issues and other foot health issues caused by smoking. Blood flow to the foot can improve after 3 months of giving up smoking – so if you want to have a conversation with your patient about how to quit smoking, here are some tips to pass on.
This national number (13 78 48 ) is available to call between 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and callers can request a call back at a preferred time. Talking to a ‘QUIT specialist’ is a great first step when it comes to accessing some support.
If your patient is unlikely to want to speak on the phone, they can opt for an online version in the form of ‘Quit Coach’. This free service can create an online quit plan that is personalised to suit your patient’s requirements – and text reminders can also be sent from this service to help motivate your patient to give up smoking for good.
Perhaps your patient wants to quit independently or maybe they have tried in the past and think they can handle the task solo. In this case, consider recommending the online quit plan to them which enables them to pick their desired quit date and plan towards this moment in a way that works for them.
Knowledge is power and your patient may simply want to deep dive into the whys and wherefores of quitting. If this is the case, guide them to the Quit website which covers a range of information on how to quit, why to quit and what steps can be taken (including a stack of tips and tricks along the way). There’s also a useful overview that covers the benefits of giving up – and you can show them the stat on this page that says after 3 months of giving up cigarettes, blood flow to their feet will have improved!
This national number (13 78 48 ) is available to call between 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and callers can request a call back at a preferred time. Talking to a ‘QUIT specialist’ is a great first step when it comes to accessing some support.
If your patient is unlikely to want to speak on the phone, they can opt for an online version in the form of ‘Quit Coach’. This free service can create an online quit plan that is personalised to suit your patient’s requirements – and text reminders can also be sent from this service to help motivate your patient to give up smoking for good.
Perhaps your patient wants to quit independently or maybe they have tried in the past and think they can handle the task solo. In this case, consider recommending the online quit plan to them which enables them to pick their desired quit date and plan towards this moment in a way that works for them.
Knowledge is power and your patient may simply want to deep dive into the whys and wherefores of quitting. If this is the case, guide them to the Quit website which covers a range of information on how to quit, why to quit and what steps can be taken (including a stack of tips and tricks along the way). There’s also a useful overview that covers the benefits of giving up – and you can show them the stat on this page that says after 3 months of giving up cigarettes, blood flow to their feet will have improved!
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