Alcohol Misuse Dentist Flashcards
1
Q
Dentist turns up smelling alcohol, upkept and instead - what are overriding issues?
A
Putting pt safety and best interest first
Communication w/ pt
Complaints - pt complaint from last min cancelleation
Raising concerns - responsibility to raise concern if pt at risk
2
Q
What should immediate mx be?
A
Seek information - are they intoxicated?
Pt safety - is it compromised?
Escalation - practice manager or most senior clinical
Support to colleague
3
Q
What are signs someone if misusing alcohol?
A
Depression, anxiety or mood changes
Declining performance, increased pt complaint, poor time keeping, accidents, near miss, unexplained absence
4
Q
What is weekly recommended units of alcohol?
A
14 units a weekn
25ml spirit = 1 unit
1/3rd pint been = 1 unit
175ml wine = 1 unit
