The Rational Clinical Examination
David L. Simel, Drummond Rennie
Alcohol Abuse
David L. Simel, Will Yancy
Populations for Whom Problem Drinking Should Be Assessed
Topics Discussed:
alcohol abuse, alcohol abuse in pregnancy, alcohol dependence, alcohol use disorders identification test, alcohol use test, criterion standard comparisons (diagnostic tests), make the diagnosis, prior probability
Excerpt:
"Data from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
suggest that 3 of 10 adults engage in risky drinking behaviors.
In primary care clinics, the prevalence will be around 11% to
18%...."
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