Medical Council on Alcohol 2017-18 Legacy Essay Competition

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This prize started in 1985 when the Frowen family lost their son Micheal due to alcohol related health issues. Since then we have relied on the kindness of others to donate money to help fund this prize.  We have subsequently also had donations from Dr Spender Madden and Mrs Myra Harries, of which we are very grateful.  If any one would like to donate towards this prize please contact the MCA directly 0207 487 4445.

2017-18 Legacy Essay Competition 

The essay title this year is, "I don’t have time to talk to my patients about alcohol". Alcohol is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality and its impact is seen in every medical specialty. What evidence is there for addressing alcohol consumption in all medical consultations? How could more frequent and more effective interventions be achieved?

Closing date: 3rd April 2018

To enter please submit your 3,000 essay to info [at] m-c-a [dot] org [dot] uk (Vancouver referencing style - references and title not included in word count).