Cannabis use and the GP: brief motivational intervention increases clinical enquiry by GPs in a pilot study

TY - JOUR

T1 - Cannabis use and the GP: brief motivational intervention increases clinical enquiry by GPs in a pilot study

AU - McCambridge, J

AU - Strang, J

AU - Platts, S

AU - Witton, J

PY - 2003/8/1

Y1 - 2003/8/1

N2 - This preliminary test of a brief intervention designed to stimulate GP incorporation of cannabis enquiry was followed up after 2-3 months, Intervention comprised face-to-face discussion based on principles of motivational interviewing, with informational adjunct. Substantially more positive attitudes and greater clinical activity were observed following receipt of intervention.

AB - This preliminary test of a brief intervention designed to stimulate GP incorporation of cannabis enquiry was followed up after 2-3 months, Intervention comprised face-to-face discussion based on principles of motivational interviewing, with informational adjunct. Substantially more positive attitudes and greater clinical activity were observed following receipt of intervention.

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M3 - Article

SN - 1478-5242

VL - 53

SP - 637

EP - 639

JO - British Journal of General Practice

JF - British Journal of General Practice

IS - 493

ER -