Evaluation of routine screening physicals by emergency room personnel for an alcohol rehabilitation program.
A study of the University of Maryland Hospital emergency room's medical screening program for alcohol rehabilitation revealed that the screening exam works well, but that it may not be necessary in a resource-intensive ER. Cost-effective, rational approaches for supplying appropriate services are suggested.
D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003955:Diagnostic Tests, Routine / Q000592:standards*; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006746:Hospital Bed Capacity, 500 and over; D006801:Humans; D008396:Maryland