Podcast - Very Brief Advice (VBA)
In this new series, for both existing and non-members of PCRS, we will be briefly discussing some pertinent respiratory topics
To kick things off and to mark National No Smoking Day on the 13th March, join Steve Holmes (GP and PCRS Committee Member) and Ren Lawlor (Independent Nurse Consultant and Vice-Chair of PCRS) as they give a brief outline of Very Brief Advice (VBA), what the tools are and how you can implement them in your day-to-day practice.
Supporting a quit attempt
Completing the VBA will tell you your patient’s self-reported tobacco status – an important first step.
PCRS Position Statement - Treatment of tobacco dependency
Date for review: 2nd February 2026