Pre-Quit Case Studies
Pre-Quit Case Studies
Last activity on December 26, 2024
Smokers Profile 3 – Max
- Find out whether Max is receiving any support with his mental health – can you signpost?
- Reassure that Max is no less likely to be able to quit with his mental health issues – he may just need more tailored support.
- Assess readiness to quit and reasons for wanting to quit.
- Discussions around coping mechanisms e.g., changing routine.
- Discussion around current medication and importance of drug reviews with Max's doctor (hydrocarbon agents in cigarette stimulates liver enzyme and increases metabolism for drugs – when stopping smoking, doses of medications may need reducing, sometimes by up to 50%).
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