Quitting smoking during my hospital stay

For everyone's health, smoking or vaping is not allowed anywhere in the CHUM. Not smoking will be very helpful for your recovery. This sheet explains why and describes the help you can get.

Lifestyle habits , General, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Respiratory Medicine, Health Promotion

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The content of this Health Sheet in no way replaces the recommendations and diagnoses made, or treatment suggested by your health professional.

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Advance medical directives (AMD)

Taking an intravenous antibiotic at home