PT Question of the Week - Under the influence

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You have been treating a patient for over five weeks. At the latest session, you note that the patient may be under the influence of alcohol. You have previously not recognized any signs and symptoms of substance abuse. Which of the following would be your best course of action?

1. Discharge the patient from physical therapy

2. Refer the patient to a local Alcoholics Anonymous group

3. Ask the patient if they have been drinking

4. Contact the referring physician and discuss the patient's problem

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