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Substance misuse clinical Q&A
Format
Clinical Interview
Time to Complete
0.25 hours
Published
April 28, 2016
Updated
January 13, 2017
Programme Description
Dr Iain Brew, GP with a special interest in substance misuse, describes his role and answers questions on prevention and management of addiction to alcohol, illegal drugs and prescription medications in primary care. Key learning points include use of brief intervention for harmful drinking, strategies for use of potentially addictive prescription drugs, and the risk of hepatitis C.
Educational Objectives
After completing this activity, healthcare professionals should be better able to:
Understand the role of a GP with a special interest in substance misuse
Be aware of the risk of addiction with opioids, pregabalin and benzodiazepines
Understand more about the role of drug and alcohol treatment teams
Recall risk factors for hepatitis C infection
Author
Activity author
Dr Iain Brew
GP with a special interest in substance misuse
Leeds
United Kingdom
Dr Iain Brew
GP with a special interest in substance misuse
Leeds
United Kingdom
Instructions
This is a learning activity provided by MIMS Learning, featuring learning material and a test. Completing the test enables you to claim 0.25 learning credits (0.25 hours learning). This credit award is recommended by MIMS Learning based on completing the activity and reflecting on what you have learned. If you spend less time on the activity we recommend claiming fewer credits.
Please proceed with the activity until you have successfully answered all the test questions and completed your evaluation. You will then receive your MIMS Learning CPD certificate, which will be added to your CPD organiser for access at any time. This activity is offered at no cost.
Please proceed with the activity until you have successfully answered all the test questions and completed your evaluation. You will then receive your MIMS Learning CPD certificate, which will be added to your CPD organiser for access at any time. This activity is offered at no cost.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Hardware and Software Requirements
- A computer with an internet connection
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