Presentation Objectives:

Identify a screening tool to detect unhealthy drinkers.

Describe what constitutes a standard drink.

Identify recommended levels for low risk drinking for men and women.

Describe the 4 steps of the brief negotiation interview.

Target Audience:
This educational activity has been developed for emergency physicians.

Method of Participation:
This educational activity consists of a 40 minute video with supporting written material and a posttest and should take approximately one hour to complete. To complete this educational activity as designed, the participant should, in order, review the learning objectives, view the video and read the supporting information and complete and submit the CME posttest electronically.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies for the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education. The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for 1 hour of ACEP Category I credit.

Contributors:

Gail D'Onofrio MD, FACEP
Michael V. Pantalon PhD
Linda C. Degutis DrPh
David A. Fiellin MD
Patrick G. O'Connor MD

From the Section of Emergency Medicine and Departments of Psychiatry and Medicine
Yale University School of Medicine.

and

Edward Bernstein, MD, FACEP
Judith A. Bernstein, RNC, PhD

From Boston University School of Medicine and Public Health
Contributor Disclosures:
In accordance with ACCME Standards and ACEP policy, contributors to this CME program, "Emergency Practitioner and the Unhealthy Drinker: Motivating Patients for Change" must disclose the existence of significant financial interest in or relationships with manufacturers of commercial product that might have a direct interest in the subject matter, Authors and editors of this CME lesson report no such interests or relationships.

Sponsorship Information:

The American College of Emergency Physicians acknowledges the funding provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the development of this educational program on Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention in the Emergency Department.

System Requirements:

1. High Speed Internet Connection recommended. (DSL or Cable Modem)

2. Flash Version 8 Download it for free here.

Resource Links:

ACEP Alcohol Brochure


This brochure can be provided to your patients for education.