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ALCOHOL HEALTH WORK. A&E liaison via PAT Includes CDU, Douglas & Joseph Toynbee ward Ward referrals can be made directly Alcohol withdrawal management St Mary’s alcohol guidelines being reviewed Advice & support for ward staff Psychiatric liaison Where dual diagnosis is an issue
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ALCOHOL HEALTH WORK • A&E liaison via PAT • Includes CDU, Douglas & Joseph Toynbee ward • Ward referrals can be made directly • Alcohol withdrawal management • St Mary’s alcohol guidelines being reviewed • Advice & support for ward staff • Psychiatric liaison • Where dual diagnosis is an issue • Brief assessment of substance misuse • Referral to community alcohol services
For every two (hazardous/harmful drinking) patients referred for AHW there will be one less re-attendance within the next 12 months. Crawford MJ et al, Lancet, 2004;364:1334-39 Referral & Reduction
ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL:IMPACT OF ALCOHOL HEALTH WORK 2004/5540 patients accepted referral, and 119 attended their AHW appointment (22% of referrals). 2005/6973 patients accepted referral, and 453 attended their AHW appointment (46% of referrals). 2005/61083 patients accepted referral, and 593 attended their AHW appointment (55% of referrals).