Detoxification protocols and withdrawal scales

2. CHARACTERISTICS OF STAFF AUTHORISED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SUPPLY OR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICINES UNDER THE PROTOCOL

• A qualified medical doctor will be required to prescribe all medication as described in this protocol.
• A qualified nurse will be required to monitor and advise the patient and carer regarding the correct use of medication according to the terms of the protocol. The patient will be responsible for their medication, and for following advice given. The consultant should be contacted in case of patients refusing to comply with care as stated in the protocol after detoxification has commenced.

3. DESCRIPTION OF TREATMENT AVAILABLE UNDER THE PROTOCOL

• Chlordiazepoxide
• Metoclopramide.
• Zopiclone.
• Diazepam.

• Pabrinex.
• Acamprosate.
• Disulfiram.

4. PAPER WORK REQUIREMENTS

Before detoxification

• Patients should have received a full assessment at CDAT, including a risk assessment.
• A CDAT detoxification assessment package
  must be completed.

During detoxification

• CDAT community alcohol detoxification
  monitoring package must be completed.
  

After detoxification

• Outcome monitoring sections of detoxification assessment package must be completed.

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