Confronting the obstacles to screening and interventions for alcohol problems in trauma centers

Larry M. Gentilello

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Abstract

Despite the demonstrated clinical benefits and decreased risks of injury recurrence, brief alcohol interventions are still not routine practice in trauma centers. Although alcohol and drugs play a significant role in trauma, few trauma specialists are aware of the potential benefits of interventions because alcohol treatment specialists have not widely disseminated their findings to other specialties. This article addresses some key obstacles that must be overcome to facilitate brief interventions as routine trauma practice. Included are discussions on training, cost and reimbursement factors, responsibility of the trauma surgeon, patient privacy and confidentiality issues, insurance laws and regulations, needed collaboration with partners, and research priorities and funding.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)S137-S143
JournalJournal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care
Volume59
Issue number3 SUPPL.
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2005

Keywords

  • Alcohol
  • Alcohol treatment
  • Brief interventions
  • Injury
  • Insurance
  • Obstacles
  • Partners
  • Trauma
  • Trauma centers

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

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