The benefits of talking to a health care professional 

         Thinking of quitting smoking? Want to more than DOUBLE these chances? Quitting smoking can be made easier if you speak with a health care professional. If you talk to a doctor, nurse or a pharmacist, they can provide you with a lot of information about different options in regards to quitting that you may not be able to get anywhere else. A doctor could also provide extra support, which would increase your likelihood of quitting, by following up with you after your decision to quit.

         Not sure how to talk to a health care professional? It may be best to do this in various appointments! You can talk to health care professionals about different things including what happened when you previously tried to quit, what you want to do this time, different ways you can cope with nicotine withdrawal, and more!

         One great thing about being a student here at UW is that you can find a health care professional right here on campus! You can visit health services, see your family doctor or head to a pharmacy. Another amazing thing is that these appointments with physicians in Ontario (even those on campus) are FREE! They are covered by OHIP if you are a resident in Ontario. This is also the case with advice from a pharmacist. A fee may be charged by other health professionals.

         So have a chat with a health care professional - it may be what it takes to make your quitting attempt a successful one!

Reference:

http://www.leavethepackbehind.org/your_way_hp.php