Alcoholism. Are you missing the diagnosis?
Publication/Presentation Date
4-1-1991
Abstract
Early diagnosis of alcoholism requires exploration of the impact of alcohol on the patient's life. The disease cannot be readily detected simply by asking questions about the quantity of alcohol consumed. Few physical findings are present until late in the disease, and laboratory tests for alcoholism are neither sensitive nor specific when used alone. Use of screening questionnaires should be part of routine office practice. Elderly alcoholics are difficult to identify and need special consideration. Effective therapy is available if alcoholism is detected early.
Volume
89
Issue
5
First Page
139
Last Page
141
ISSN
0032-5481
Published In/Presented At
Ziring, D. J., & Adler, A. G. (1991). Alcoholism. Are you missing the diagnosis?. Postgraduate medicine, 89(5), 139–145. https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.1991.11700897
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
2008393
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article