Hospitals urged to ban smoking on premises

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has warned the NHS to address smoking outside hospitals, suggesting the removal of smoking shelters and discouraging nurses from assisting patients to smoke. Despite the strong addiction, health watchdogs recommend providing advice and nicotine patches to help smokers quit. Pro-smoking campaigners argue that banning smoking in hospitals could lead to stress and conflict. However, hospitals face challenges in enforcing smoking bans while treating patients.

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