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The development and explication of a unique nurse‐led addiction liaison service for the acute hospitals in the Greater Glasgow area

Andrew McPherson, George Benson

Drugs and Alcohol Today

ISSN: 1745-9265

Article publication date: 4 April 2011

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Abstract

The Glasgow acute addiction liaison nurse service provides a unique service to patients with alcohol and drug issues who are admitted to general hospitals in the Glasgow City area. It offers guidance on withdrawal management, educates patients and staff and provides a facility to refer to appropriate community services. Since its foundation in 2005, patient referrals have increased by more than 3,000. Additionally, it has taken on a greater educational role and is more involved in research and evaluation.

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McPherson, A. and Benson, G. (2011), "The development and explication of a unique nurse‐led addiction liaison service for the acute hospitals in the Greater Glasgow area", Drugs and Alcohol Today, Vol. 11 No. 1, pp. 18-25. https://doi.org/10.5042/daat.2011.0131

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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