Should include specific product advice plus the following general advice on:
Withdrawal symptoms associated with stopping smoking
Possible changes in the body on stopping smoking, e.g. weight gain
Possible side effects of medications
Diabetic clients should be advised to monitor their blood sugar levels more closely than usual when quitting
Written information on products supplied, self-help leaflets and where to obtain more information. Clients should be encouraged to read the patient information leaflet (PIL) contained within their medications