The referral of patients to smoking cessation counselling: perceptions and experiences of healthcare providers in general practice

Abstract Background Few European smokers receive professional counselling when attempting to quit smoking, resulting in suboptimal success rates and poor health outcomes. Healthcare providers in general practice play an important role in referring smokers to smoking cessation counselling. We chose t...

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Main Authors: Naomi A. van Westen-Lagerweij, Elisabeth G. Meeuwsen, Esther A. Croes, Eline Meijer, Niels H. Chavannes, Marc C. Willemsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-06618-7