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KAP Keys for Clinicians Based on TIP 26

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Provides guidelines and tools for screening and patient assessment of alcohol abuse and drug abuse among older adults. Discusses physical symptom screening triggers, effects of aging on response to drugs, and three screening tests to use with the elderly.

Pub id: SMA12-3586
Publication Date: 12/2001
Popularity: 364
Format: Guidelines or Manual
Audience: Professional Care Providers
Series: TIP Series - Knowledge Application Program (KAP) Keys
Population Group: Older Adults as Population Group

Tags: Alcohol Over-the-Counter Drugs Patient Assessment Substance Abuse Screening Screening Tool Practice Guidelines Prescription Drugs

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