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Helping Patients with Alcohol Problems: A Guide for Primary Care Staff Quick Reference Guide
| Title | Helping Patients with Alcohol Problems: A Guide for Primary Care Staff Quick Reference Guide |
| Alternative title | Alcohol in General Practice |
| Media Type | Computer File |
| Document(s) |
"Alcohol Guidelines" - (pdf, 373 KB) |
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"Alcohol Summary Sheet" - (pdf, 58 KB) | View | Download |
| Author(s) |
Anderson, Rolande ICGP Quality in Practice Committee |
| Publisher | Irish College of General Practitioners |
| Publication Details |
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| Description |
ICGP Quick Reference Guide
Published 2007, Revised 2009 |
| Contents/Abstract |
Introduction
Why screen for alcohol problems? What is an alcohol problem? How can I help patients to find their risk category? Decisions to be made prior to screening for alcohol problems Screening - the Double AA Approach Appendices Full AUDIT questionnaire and scoring system AUDIT 'C' and CAGE questionnaires and scoring systems Brief intervention including motivational interviewing Withdrawal advice Biological markers and medications for alcohol dependence Clinical Presentations Patient Information Sheets (1) and (2) Further information References Acknowledgements Laminated Sheets (Additional document for use with patients) Wheel of Change Decision Balance Sheets Drink Diary AUDIT C and scoring system |
| Categories | ICGP Publications, Irish Content |
| Keyword(s) | alcohol abuse, alcoholics, alcohol use |
| Location | ICGP website |