Referrals to NSW Quitline
All health professionals are encouraged to refer any patient or client who smokes and/or vapes to for quitting support to the NSW Quitline.
Procedure to refer people who smoke and/or vape to the NSW Quitline
- Inform your patient/client about the NSW Quitline and provide them with a NSW Quitline brochure.
- Obtain informed consent from your patient/client before making the referral.
- Complete the referral form.
- Attach the referral form to the patient/client record for follow-up.
A NSW Quitline counsellor will call your patient/client to provide information, support and advice on smoking and/or vaping cessation.
If a fax number is entered on the referral form, and the patient gives consent, the NSW Quitline provides feedback to health professionals on their patients contact with the service.