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    The document provides an OSCE checklist for taking an alcohol history. It outlines 23 steps to screen for alcohol intake and dependence, including asking about drinking patterns, biological and psychological signs of dependence, impacts on relationships, jobs, and health, as well as screening for mood issues. It also includes steps to take a social history, offer information and referrals, and emphasizes key communication skills like active listening and summarizing.

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    The document provides an OSCE checklist for taking an alcohol history. It outlines 23 steps to screen for alcohol intake and dependence, including asking about drinking patterns, biological and psychological signs of dependence, impacts on relationships, jobs, and health, as well as screening for mood issues. It also includes steps to take a social history, offer information and referrals, and emphasizes key communication skills like active listening and summarizing.

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    OSCE Checklist: Alcohol History Taking

    Opening the consultation


    1 Wash your hands and don PPE if appropriate

    2 Introduce yourself to the patient including your name and role

    3 Con rm the patient's name and date of birth

    4 Explain the purpose of the consultation and gain consent

    Screening tools
    5 Use an appropriate screening tool (e.g. AUDIT-C or CAGE)

    Alcohol intake
    6 Ask the patient when they rst noticed an increase in their alcohol intake and try to identify
    any factors that played a role in this
    7 Assess the patient's current drinking pattern

    8 Quantify the patient's alcohol intake

    9 Ask about the patient's drinking behaviours

    10 Ask if the patient has previously attempted to stop drinking

    Impact of alcohol
    11 Screen for biological signs of dependence

    12 Screen for psychological signs of dependence

    13 Ask if alcohol has impacted the patient's relationships with others

    14 Ask if alcohol has impacted the patient's job

    15 Ask if the patient currently drives a vehicle

    16 Ask what the patient's diet looks like on an average day and if they feel alcohol is negatively
    a ecting it
    17 Ask if the patient has ever had involvement of the police for alcohol-related issues

    Psychological assessment
    18 Perform a brief assessment of the patient's current mood to identify signs of depression or
    other psychological issues
    19 Screen for thoughts of self-harm or suicide

    20 Screen for thoughts of harming others

    Past medical history


    21 Ask if the patient has any medical conditions. If the patient does have a medical condition,
    you should gather more details to assess how well controlled the disease is and
    what treatment(s) the patient is receiving.
    22 Ask if the patient has previously undergone any surgery or procedures (e.g. banding of
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    23 Ask if the patient has any allergies and if so, clarify what kind of reaction they had to the
    substance

    Drug history
    24 Ask if the patient is currently taking any prescribed medications or over-the-
    counter remedies

    Social history
    25 Explore the patient’s general social context

    26 Take a smoking history

    27 Ask about recreational drug use

    28 Ask about problematic gambling

    Closing the consultation


    29 Thank the patient for their time

    30 O er lea ets about alcohol dependence and the negative health impact of alcohol

    31 O er referral to an alcohol rehabilitation service if appropriate

    32 Dispose of PPE appropriately and wash your hands

    Key communication skills


    33 Active listening

    34 Summarising

    35 Signposting

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