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At risk drinking among general practice attenders: validation of the CAGE questionnaire

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 July 2009

Michael King
Michael King*
Affiliation:
From the General Practice Research Unit, Institute of Psychiatry, London
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1Address for correspondence: Dr Michael King, General Practice Research Unit, Institute of Psychiatry, De Crespigny Park, Denmark Hill, London SE5 8AF.
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Synopsis

Synopsis The CAGE questionnaire was used to screen for at risk drinking among attenders to an inner London health centre. The CAGE functioned most effectively at a cut-off point of two or more affirmative replies, with a sensitivity of 84%, a specificity of 95% and a positive predictive value of 45%. The usefulness of this instrument for screening in general practice is discussed.

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Psychological Medicine , Volume 16 , Issue 1 , February 1986 , pp. 213 - 217
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1986

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