2024-04-03
Guidelines for an alcohol clinic in primary healthcare clinics
2024-04-03 • Jin‐Gyu Jung, Jong Sung Kim, Seok‐Joon Yoon, Jang Hee Hong, Jung Sunwoo
Background: In clinical practice, primary healthcare physicians commonly encounter patients with alcohol-related problems. This review article introduces the concept of an alcohol clinic for treating patients with these issues at primary healthcare clinics.Current Concepts: Alcohol-related problems often give rise to health problems, which prompts primary healthcare physicians to be required to develop screening, treatment, and counseling skills. Primary healthcare clinics should actively screen for alcohol-relate…