Smoking cessation advice from a general practitioner (GP) significantly increases quit rates
among patients who smoke. However, smoking is not discussed during most routine …

Aims. To describe the advice and support New Zealand general practitioners (GPs) reported
providing to patients about smoking cessation, to explore barriers encountered in providing …

Abstract Objective: In 1991, the Victorian Smoking and Health Program introduced a simple
intervention strategy for general practitioners that could be integrated conveniently and …

Objective. The aim of this study was to ascertain opinions, current practices, likely readiness
to change and perceived barriers to change among Australian GPs in order to develop a …

OBJECTIVES To assess general practitioners' and practice nurses' self reported behaviour,
attitudes, and knowledge in relation to smoking cessation. DESIGN AND SETTING Two …

General practitioners are the first point of contact for patients seeking health advice as more
than 80% of Australians consult with a GP at least once a year. Evidence shows that the GP …

Objectives: To identify common themes between general practitioners (GP's) and patients on
smoking cessation in primary care in order to inform the development of acceptable …

Objectives. Several countries have followed the US example in publishing national
guidelines on smoking cessation interventions. Gauging responses to these guidelines can …

Background: General practitioners have the opportunity, credibility and authority to provide
smoking cessation advice and are effective in assisting smokers to quit. Despite their …

BACKGROUND: The Smoking cessation guidelines for Australian general practice is based
on published evidence, review of overseas guidelines, existing general practice programs …