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Smoking Cessation Clinics
| Smoking Cessation Clinics
At present, there are a number of smoking cessation clinics run by the Department of Health, the Hospital Authority and various organisations. Some private doctors and private hospitals also provide smoking cessation services that smokers may join. Department of Health Education and Training Centre in Family Medicine 2/F, Ngau Tau Kok Jockey Club Clinic, 60 Ting On Street, Ngau Tau Kok [Department of Health Smoking Cessation Clinic]The services provided by smoking cessation clinic under the Department of Health include: preliminary assessment, counselling on quitting smoking, nicotine replacement therapy and follow-up. In the preliminary assessment, the past medical history, smoking habit and nicotine dependency of quitters, the motivation of quitting smoking and the need of pharmacotherapy will be assessed by doctors and nurses. Counselling on quitting smoking comprises of 4 sessions within 8 to 12 weeks which are either in individual or group format. Sharing and guidance on physiological and psychological adaptation, behavioural and lifestyle modification and environmental adjustments will be provided during the counselling. Regular post-treatment follow-up for up to 1 year will be provided to quitters in order to provide necessary support and assistance. Hospital Authority Quitline: 2300 7272 |
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Last Revision Date : 18 April 2008