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Tobacco smoking is one of the largest health concerns for our local community, and it remains the leading cause of preventable death and illness in Queensland.\u00a0 At Caboolture and Kilcoy Hospitals we aim to provide a healthy, smoke-free environment for the safety and comfort of all patients, visitors and staff.<\/p>\n
All hospitals have a smoke free policy. The Queensland Tobacco Laws<\/a> make it illegal to smoke on hospital grounds and within 5 meters of the campus boundary (this includes electronic cigarettes).\u00a0Please note that you may receive a fine if you choose to smoke on hospital grounds.<\/p>\n"}]},{"other_content":[{"heading":"Support to quit","content":" When you come to hospital, you will be asked about smoking by various health professionals.\u00a0If you’re finding it difficult not to smoke or are having strong urges to smoke, we encourage you to speak to your nurse, doctor or pharmacist for assistance.<\/p>\n"}]},{"other_content":[{"heading":"Relieving urges to smoke","content":" You can relieve urges and discomfort of nicotine withdrawal by using Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) such as a nicotine patch or nicotine gum. NRT is very safe, even if you continue to smoke while using them and is\u00a0free for inpatients\u00a0on our wards<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>Please ask your nurse, doctor or pharmacist to determine if these products are suitable for you.\u00a0These products will:<\/p>\n Even if you do not wish to quit now, using a nicotine patch and\/or gum will make you more comfortable during your admission by helping to manage nicotine withdrawal symptoms.<\/p>\n"}]},{"other_content":[{"heading":"Further assistance","content":"\n
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