This shared component supports structured documentation of alcohol consumption in clinical templates. It provides prompts to screen, advise, and document appropriate interventions where alcohol use may impact clinical outcomes.
During lifestyle, social history, or risk factor sections
May be required when reviewing patients with long-term conditions
Field | Purpose |
| Alcohol Consumption | Units per week, drinking frequency, or structured screening tool (e.g. AUDIT-C) |
| Brief Advice Given | Tick-box or notes on advice provided about alcohol risk reduction |
| Referral Offered | Option to document referral to alcohol support services if appropriate |
📘 Some systems may trigger this field based on high-risk QOF groups or local LES requirements
Alcohol may worsen asthma symptoms or interact with medications
High-risk consumption can increase admissions, affect adherence, and complicate chronic disease management
Required in some contractual specifications as part of a complete lifestyle review
“Do you drink alcohol regularly?”
“Roughly how many units would you say you drink each week?”
“Would you like support to cut down or make any changes?”