Alcohol-related health problems in general hospitals.
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Alcohol-related health problems place a significant burden on general hospitals. Statistics indicate that one in seven acute hospital admissions is a result of alcohol misuse and that one in six attendances at A&E is alcohol related, rising to eight out of 10 at peak times on weekend evenings. Nurses have a role to play in estimating a patient's alcohol use and, if appropriate, providing 'brief intervention' consisting of simple advice and information on sensible drinking.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing times
دوره 99 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003