Quit Insights Clinical Series

How do you choose the right smoking cessation treatment when patients present with complex medical histories, pregnancy, cardiovascular disease or mental health conditions? In this episode, Dr Cora Mayer, practicing GP and GP Lead at Quit Centre, joins Paulette Trevena to explore key pharmacological approaches to smoking cessation through a series of practical clinical case studies. Together, they...

How can health professionals safely and effectively support smoking and vaping cessation during pregnancy? In this episode, Hao Vo-Tran, Medicines Information and Publication Pharmacist at the Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne, discusses the clinical importance of addressing smoking and vaping in pregnancy. This discussion explores the significant risks smoking poses to both mother and bab...

How can health professionals start effective conversations with patients about smoking and vaping cessation, even in busy clinical settings? In this episode, Quit Centre clinical team members Cora Mayer (GP Lead), Jennifer Kyi (Pharmacist Advisor), and Stacey Ridley (Nurse Advisor) discuss practical approaches to discussing nicotine dependence with patients. Listeners will learn how the Ask, Advis...

What do health professionals need to know about vaping in young people and how can they support patients to quit? In this episode, respiratory and sleep physician Dr Moya Vandeleur shares frontline insights into the prevalence of vape use among young people, including how often it appears in clinical practice, and the key warning signs health professionals should be aware of. You’ll learn ab...

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 pla...

 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...