Chapter 10
Older People and Dual Diagnosis
Book Editor(s):Dr Peter Phillips PhD, MSc, RMN, PGCAP, FHEA,
Dr Olive McKeown PhD, MSc, Dip N, CELTT, Cert Obst, RMN, RGN,
Tom Sandford BSc (Hons), Dip N, RGN, RMN,
Dr Peter Phillips PhD, MSc, RMN, PGCAP, FHEA
senior lecturer honorary lecturer member specialist
City University London, UK
Search for more papers by this authorDr Olive McKeown PhD, MSc, Dip N, CELTT, Cert Obst, RMN, RGN
visiting lecturer specialist lecturer practitioner senior lecturer
St George's University, London, UK
Search for more papers by this authorTom Sandford BSc (Hons), Dip N, RGN, RMN
executive director policy adviser regional director general manager Head member
Royal College of Nursing, London, UK
Search for more papers by this authorSummary
This chapter contains sections titled:
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Introduction
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An increasing population
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Policy framework
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Media representation of information on alcohol
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Perception of old age
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Alcohol use in older people
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Complications of excessive alcohol use
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Assessment and screening
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Under-reporting
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Over-the-counter medication (OTC)
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Prescribed medication
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Conclusion
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