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A 55 year old patient who is currently drinking ‘a mickey’ a day of vodka. He has consumed more in the past, and has managed to wean himself down to this level, but in the past, when he tried to stop altogether, he was admitted to hospital with a withdrawal seizure. He is otherwise healthy.

Which factors should be considered when choosing detox in hospital

  • Caregiver available
  • Previous withdrawal seizures
  • Amount of alcohol consumed
  • Patient finances
  • Hepatic impairment
  • Axis II issues
  • Vomiting
  • Confusion
  • Axis I issues

For this patient, decide which would be the most appropriate approach. (You can get a reminder from the infoButton)

a. Home based detox info

b. Community based detox info

c. Hospital in patient detox info

d. Up-to-date list of AA meetings info

Choose your detox approach and why: a few words only

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