WCLC 2023 Sessions: Supporting Smoking Cessation in Clinic - The Complete Toolbox for Providers-Building Trust and Supporting Quitting

Building Trust and Supporting Quitting - What Not to Do

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Dr. Matthew Everson, a respiratory specialist from the UK, emphasizes the importance of addressing tobacco dependency as a disease with deeply ingrained behaviors and withdrawal symptoms. He advocates for understanding nicotine's role and providing non-tobacco nicotine sources for treatment. Dr. Everson stresses the need for clinicians to approach the topic with empathy, provide accurate information about nicotine replacement therapy, and offer behavioral change support. He underscores the significance of language in building rapport and trust with patients, suggesting a shift towards framing treatment as a journey towards becoming tobacco-free. Ultimately, he calls for a more proactive approach in diagnosing and managing tobacco dependency within the medical community.

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Matthew Evison

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Dr. Matthew Everson

respiratory specialist

tobacco dependency

nicotine replacement therapy

behavioral change support