Alcohol-related health problems in general hospitals
Proctor, D.
Nursing Times 99(9): 26-27
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0954-7762 PMID: 12673982 Document Number: 553866
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.