Counselling patients about smoking cessation SPONSORED: A new webinar will explore legislative changes to nicotine-containing vaping products and how to maximise evidence-based treatments.
In Practice: Smoking cessation guidance GPs can stay up to date on e-cigarette laws and treatment guidelines, and register for programs and events to help guide their practice.
Many e-cigarette vaping liquids contain toxic chemicals: Study New Australian research has found most e-liquids contain chemicals known to cause respiratory issues and lung damage when inhaled.
GPs reminded of vaping changes Vaping products are now only accessible in Australia as a smoking-cessation tool via prescription.
In Practice: Opportunity to expand skills in AOD training GPs can also learn more about the new vaping prescribing laws coming into effect, and upcoming RACGP Rural events.
In Practice: Shaping future initiatives Members once again have the chance to communicate directly with the RACGP Board, while new webinars provide the opportunity to upskill.
In Practice: How to prevent and manage patient aggression Also find out about new PBS changes, as well as CPD opportunities, vaping webinars and more.
Have GPs been supported for vaping to go prescription-only from October? Patients are already being urged to see their GP ahead of the change to discuss their smoking cessation options, even though the TGA is yet to register any nicotine vaping products.
Nicotine scheduling changes #2 Dr Jill Thistlethwaite talks with Adjunct Professor John Skerritt and Professor Nick Zwar on what GPs need to know about new prescribing process for nicotine vaping products coming into effect from 1 October.
How did the college advocate for members last month? The Federal Budget, pharmacy prescribing and new dedicated MBS item numbers for smoking cessation all elicited an RACGP response.