Smoking Cessation Interventions
Care Plan Library
Introduction
This page is part of the Care Plan Building Library used by GeneralPracticeTraining.com.au.
It is designed to support clinicians and practice teams with standardised, ready-to-use care plan materials.
Problem or Condition Overview
This snippet focuses on tobacco use disorder (smoking) and provides a benchmark care plan table aligned with GP Chronic Condition Management Plans (Medicare item 965).
It supports structured, evidence-based smoking cessation interventions suitable for general practice. Untitled document
Care Plan Snippet – Smoking Cessation (Table Format)
Care Plan Details
Item: GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (Medicare item 965)
Date of care plan: [Insert date]
Patient Details
Patient: [Patient name], [DOB], [Address], [Phone]
GP Details
GP: [Doctor name], [Provider number], [Clinic name], [Clinic address]
GP Management Plan – Problems / Goals / Treatments / Arrangements
| Patient problem / needs / relevant condition | SMART goals | Required treatments and services (including patient actions) | Arrangements for treatments / services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco use disorder (current smoker) | Achieve complete smoking cessation within 6 months | Brief advice using Ask–Advise–Help or 5As framework. Assess readiness to quit and prior attempts. Education on health risks and benefits of cessation. Behavioural counselling and motivational support. Develop a quit plan and quit date. Offer nicotine replacement therapy or pharmacotherapy if agreed. Provide relapse prevention strategies. Refer to Quitline. | GP to initiate and oversee smoking cessation plan. Practice nurse to provide follow-up education and support. Quitline referral at commencement. Pharmacist to support medication use. Monthly reviews for first 3 months, then as required. |
Preventive Care (Age-Appropriate)
Smoking status is reviewed regularly.
Assess cardiovascular risk and other smoking-related conditions as clinically indicated.
Ensure vaccinations and preventive screening remain up to date.
Review and Follow-up
Review this plan every 1–3 months initially, then as part of the routine care plan review
(Medicare item 967, where applicable).
Date service completed: [Insert date]
Proposed review date: [Insert date]
Confirmation that the patient has agreed to the plan: Yes
Closing and Links
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