ABSTRACT
Gives appropriate introduction of self and states reason for the interview Confirms patient’s name, age and occupation Establishes patient’s quantity of alcohol intake Establishes pattern of alcohol intake (type, place, time) Asks CAGE questionnaire (see opposite) Enquires about physical symptoms secondary to alcohol misuse Enquires about features of dependence (craving, withdrawal, lessening effect) Establishes social history and enquires about psychosocial impact of alcohol Asks about delusions, hallucinations and low mood Enquires about past psychiatric history Enquires about past medical history and drug history Gives appropriate advice about safe drinking levels and cutting down
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Take me through an average day’s alcohol intake. Do you drink alone? (CAGE)
Have you ever tried to Cut down the amount of alcohol you drink? Do you get Angry when people comment on your drinking? Do you feel Guilty about the amount of alcohol you drink? Do you drink Early in the morning?
