How to discuss alcohol reduction options with patients

On-demand recorded 24 Jun 2020

Alcohol occupies a significant place in Australian culture and is consumed to for purposes of enjoyment, sociability or to escape problems. Many consumers turn to alcohol as a way to relieve stress and this is increasingly evident during the current climate of the COVID-19 pandemic.  This webinar will discuss alcohol consumption rates in Australia including for pregnant women with a focus on having initiating short yet effective conversations to identify at risk patients in the general practice setting.  We will run through using the Audit-C tool to screen patients and identify their level of risk and their potential need for support or intervention. This will be followed by a discussion about the referral pathways and support services that  are available in NSW to complement GP care for patients who identify as at risk for alcohol consumption. 

Learning outcomes

• Be aware of the rates of alcohol use in Australia -identification of most at risk groups
• Discuss rates of alcohol use in pregnancy in Australia and the risks of prenatal alcohol exposure for your patients and their children
• Utilise the Audit-C to tool to screen patients and identify their level of risk
• Recognise the opportunity to discuss and have a conversation about alcohol in a non-stigmatising way
• Discuss the brief intervention pathways for alcohol reduction in NSW

This event attracts 2 CPD points

Facilitator

Dr. Linda Mann
MBBS, FRACGP, DipRANZCOG, BScMED

Presenters

Dr Hester Wilson
(FRACGP, FAChAM)

Chair of Specific Interest Addiction Medicine Network

Ruth Chesser-Hawkins
Senior Project Officer - NSW Get Healthy Service