INTRODUCTION AND AIMS.: DESIGN AND METHODS.: RESULTS.: DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS.: The implementation of such a model of care should be considered by clinical services interested in reducing the smoking related morbidity and mortality of patients. [Wolfenden L, Wiggers J, Campbell E, Knight J, Kerridge R & Spigelman A. Providing comprehensive smoking cessation care to surgical patients: The case for computers. Drug Alcohol Rev 2009;28:60–65]