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.
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How strong is the link between smoking and lung cancer and is it ever too late to quit? In this episode, Associate Professor Henry Marshall shares the latest evidence on smoking-related lung cancer risk, including why smoking remains the leading cause. He also explains the powerful benefits of quitting—even after a diagnosis—and why early action can significantly improve outcomes.

You’ll also learn how Australia’s National Lung Cancer Screening Program creates a critical opportunity to support smoking cessation in a non-stigmatising way. Henry breaks down best-practice approaches for health professionals, including the “Ask, Advise, Help” model, the importance of proactive care, and how combining screening with smoking cessation is synergistic. Plus, practical tips on patient-centred conversations.

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:

• Henry Marshall: LinkedIn
• 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.