High Yield Bx Counseling

Question 1

What are the current USPSTF recommendations regarding EtOH use screening in adults?

What level recommendation is this?

Answer 1

1) Recommendation is to screen adults 18 yo+, including preggos for EtOH use and provide brief bx counseling interventions when unhealthy habits are revealed
2) B level recommendation

Question 2

What is the recommendation regarding folate supplementation in women?

What level recommendation is this?

Answer 2

1) All women of child bearing age should take a daily supplement of 0.4-0.8 mg folate.
2) A level recommendation

Question 3

Whom should we screen for depression (ages)?

Answer 3

All individuals >/= 12 yoa should be screened for depression using the appropriate tool