Module Summary
Dr Yasir Abbasi on very brief advice for smoking cessation, safely supporting an alcoholic to reduce their drinking and managing opiate addiction in pregnancy
Learning Objectives
This module brings you the latest on managing addiction in primary care, including:
- The principles behind 'very brief advice'
- Recognising opiate withdrawal
- Identifying blood-borne viruses in IV drug users
- Educational materials for GPs to develop their skills in addiction consultations
Author
Dr Yasir Abbasi is a consultant psychiatrist and clinical director for addiction services at the Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. Conflict of interest: Dr Yasir Abbasi has received honorarium or educational support from Indivior, Martindale, Mundipharma and Bite Medical
Date module published
Apr 25, 2019
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Reviews
Useful module.
very good asset