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. 2000 Nov 21;133(10):815-27.
doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-133-10-200011210-00015.

Outpatient management of patients with alcohol problems

D A Fiellin  1 , M C Reid, P G O'Connor
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Outpatient management of patients with alcohol problems

D A Fiellin et al. Ann Intern Med. .

Abstract

This paper addresses the clinical presentation of patients with alcohol problems including screening, diagnosis, detoxification, treatment, referral, and longitudinal follow-up. The case-based discussion focuses on the clinical management of a patient whose hazardous drinking progresses to alcohol dependence and requires coordinated care. Ways in which internists can aid patients with alcohol problems by screening, giving brief advice, and providing appropriate referrals when indicated are discussed.

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  • Patients with alcohol problems.
    Milionis HJ, Elisaf MS. Milionis HJ, et al. Ann Intern Med. 2001 Nov 6;135(9):841. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-135-9-200111060-00019. Ann Intern Med. 2001. PMID: 11694114 No abstract available.

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