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Medical Student Judgments of Adolescents With Alcohol Use Disorders (AUD)

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: UNLABELLED: The clinical encounter presents opportunities for detection and intervention of adolescent alcohol use disorders (AUDs). AIMS: Investigate (a) identification rate of AUDs, (b) whether AUD identification predicts clinical judgment, and (c) patient characteristics influences on clinical judgment. Medical students (n=123) read a case study and completed questions on diagnosis and clinical judgment. Twenty-five percent of participants identified AUD adolescents, who were more negatively rated than non-AUD adolescents. Prior clinical experience and addiction training predicted AUD identification. Patient race and gender influenced clinical judgment ratings. Addictions training is needed to improve identification rates. Study limitations are noted.

Source: Substance Use & Misuse

DOI: 10.1080/10826080701202791

Authors: Christina S. Lee, Ana M. Abrantes, Suzanne M. Colby, Steven R. López, Theresa J. Jordan

Institutions: Brown University, Butler Hospital, University of California, Los Angeles, New York University

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism