Addressing Unhealthy Alcohol Use in HIV Clinical Care
This course is designed primarily for Physicians and Primary Care Providers caring for HIV patients. It familiarizes providers with the advantages of screening for unhealthy alcohol use. It also equips providers with validated tools and strategies for screening and brief intervention in the context of routine care visits. This course takes 1 hour to complete. Course Objectives:
1. Understand the potential health risks associated with alcohol use for persons with HIV.
2. Recognize the potential specific impacts of alcohol use on HIV treatment outcomes.
3. Develop a protocol for routine screening as part of outpatient care visits.
4. Perform a brief assessment and intervention as part of an outpatient care visit.
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