A joint paper produced by key health organisations has called for further action on improving care and treatment of those with alcohol-related problems.
'Alcohol Related Disease: Meeting the Challenge of Improved Quality of care and Better Use of Resources' has been jointly produced by the:
The report makes 11 key recommendations for a typical British District General Hospital and says many of these 'can be implemented by intelligent re-organisation and coordination of existing alcohol services, while some require investment in people.'
The principal recommendation of the report is for a 'multidisciplinary “Alcohol Care Team” in each District Hospital, led by a Consultant, with dedicated sessions, who will also collaborate with Public Health, Primary Care Trusts, patient groups and key stakeholders, to develop and implement a district alcohol strategy.'
Download a pdf summary report or the full word document.
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