Site Map	Alcohol Intake and the CAGE Questionnaire

• Introduce yourself and check the patient's identity
• Establish and maintain rapport with patient
• Use language the patient will understand
• Enquire about alcohol intake
  • Type of alcohol
• C.A.G.E
  • C - Ask if the patient has ever thought they should Cut down on alcohol intake
  • A - Ask if the patient has ever been Annoyed when other people criticise their drinking
  • G - Ask if the patient has ever felt Guilty about their drinking
  • E - Ask if the patient has ever needed a drink first thing in the morning (Eye opener)
• Score the CAGE questionare of the patient
  • Give appropriate feedback to the patient on intake of alcohol
  • Suggest ways of cutting down if appropriate
• Acknowlede patients concerns
• Encourage questions from patient & deal with them appropriately

	Any comments or feedback please contact me by email: Tom Williams