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Drug and Alcohol Education in the Medical Profession
Author(s) -
Krivanek Jara A.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
australian drug and alcohol review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.018
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1465-3362
pISSN - 0819-5331
DOI - 10.1080/09595238680000241
Subject(s) - drug , feeling , power (physics) , alcohol education , medicine , field (mathematics) , medical education , alcohol , psychology , engineering ethics , psychiatry , social psychology , engineering , chemistry , biochemistry , physics , mathematics , quantum mechanics , pure mathematics
This paper defines some of the issues that underlie the reluctance of many doctors to identify and treat patients with alcohol and drug problems. Ways of overcoming the negative feelings doctors have towards this field are suggested. Some general principles for developing medical education and training in drug and alcohol problems are outlined, and some “core” topics in diagnosis and treatment are proposed. Finally the organisation and power structure of medical institutions are discussed and the various levels at which developments in alcohol and drug education can be promoted are identified.