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Alcohol workshop:
screening, assessment and
management in general practice
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Case Study
Phil: Physical effects of alcohol
Introduction and Aims
Alcohol related problems
Contributing factor
Physical complications of alcohol use
Physical consequences
Physical signs of alcohol abuse
Suggestive sign
GGT
GGT results
Other causes of abnormal liver enzymes
Elevated GGT
AST/ALT
Elevated AST/ALT
Giving feedback
About abnormal tests
Improvement in liver function tests
Rate of change
Other blood tests
MCV and other tests
GGT as a screening test
Sensitivity of GGT screening
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Quiz answers
Alcohol use is a common contributing factor to health problems.
Patients may not be aware of the impact of alcohol on their health.
It is often worth considering alcohol as a possible cause of symptoms.
Look for other complications when alcohol has been identified.
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