Quitline Explained: What Health Professionals Need to Know

How does Quitline support patients who want to stop smoking or vaping, and what happens when a health professional makes a referral? In this episode, Quitline counsellors David and Beige speak about how the service works and the important role health professionals play in connecting patients to multi-session behavioural counselling. Listeners will learn how Quitline counselling helps people to plan, make and sustain a quit attempt, why patients do not need to be ready to quit before being referred, and how the service complements brief advice provided in clinical settings. The conversation also explores how Quitline tailors support to the individual and for priority populations – along with practical insights into the referral process and the benefits of integrating Quitline support into patient care. This podcast is intended for health professionals and is for educational and informational purposes only. The content discussed does not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice and should not replace your own clinical judgment. Resources: Paulette Trevena: LinkedIn For resources, transcripts and more, visit our website. Quit Quit Centre Quitline referral My Quit Plan My QuitBuddy App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.