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Substance misuse clinical Q&A

Substance misuse clinical Q&A

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Format

Clinical Interview

Time to Complete

0.25 hours

Published

April 28, 2016

Updated

March 15, 2018

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

    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.

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