title: Alcohol counselling in a general hospital.
abstract: In June 1992 The Scottish Office granted funding to the Department of Psychological Medicine at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for the establishment of a two-year research study on the detection of 'problem drinkers' in the hospital. The authors were employed to set up a service that has evolved to encompass screening problem drinkers, implementing appropriate interventions and increasing staff awareness. In addition, developing their advisory roles and strengthening links with community-based alcohol agencies have been key elements of the initiative.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Leslie
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Learmonth
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003376:Counseling; D006769:Hospitals, General; D006801:Humans; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D010353:Patient Education as Topic