Cannabis use and the GP: brief motivational intervention increases clinical enquiry by GPs in a pilot study.
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چکیده
This preliminary test of a brief intervention designed to stimulate GP incorporation of cannabis enquiry was followed up after 2-3 months. Intervention comprised face-to-face discussion based on principles of motivational interviewing, with informational adjunct. Substantially more positive attitudes and greater clinical activity were observed following receipt of intervention.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
دوره 53 493 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003