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Monday, May 9, 2011

An evaluation of a screening and brief intervention pilot project for hazardous and harmful drinkers within the accident and emergency department of Manchester Royal Infirmary


Hazardous and harmful drinkers make up a significant percentage of A and E attendees, and brief interventions have been shown to reduce harm among this particular group. 

This paper evaluates a pilot project which introduced a screening and brief intervention programme within the A and E department.

This project aimed to screen and offer brief interventions to attendees and to refer on to local alcohol services if required.


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