Medical problems of the alcoholic in nonmedical treatment.
The ambivalence about chronic alcohol abuse among health and related professionals can result in their failure to appreciate medical complications frequently associated with this disorder. Data from 81 male alcoholics are presented in this article to illustrate their increased risk of physical illness and premature death. The authors point to the need for more effective screening and monitoring procedures in alcoholism programs as well as improved training of professionals.
D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003479:Curriculum; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000592:standards; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008960:Models, Psychological; D010349:Patient Compliance; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D012306:Risk; D012947:Social Work; D014481:United States