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Abstract
Excessive alcohol consumption increases the likelihood of accidental injury. This pilot study reports on the prevalence of hazardous drinkers presenting to a minor injuries unit. The proportion of hazardous drinkers is broadly similar to that found in emergency departments, suggesting that such units could also host alcohol intervention and brief advice activities.
- Research
- alcohol abuse
- abdomen
- anaesthesia
- clinical management
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Competing interest None.
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Ethics approval Kings College London REC.
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Provenance and peer review Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed.
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