title: Training general practitioners.
abstract: Nationally there is no standardized system for the education and training of general practitioners (GPs) within the UK in relation to prevention, early detection and management of alcohol problems. A number of surveys over the past 20 years have confirmed GPs' role legitimacy concerning working with excessive drinkers, but identified a lack of role adequacy and role support for this work. However, there are considerable constraints present in current UK general practice which limit opportunities for education and training of GPs. A possible way ahead may be to encourage general practitioners to utilize a screening and early intervention programme, coupled with ongoing support and imaginative use of other primary health care workers, community workers and the secondary services.
authors.affiliation: Department of Primary Health Care, School of Health Sciences, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: McAvoy
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D003479:Curriculum; D005194:Family Practice / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010819:Physician's Role; D006113:United Kingdom