Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3238204 | General Hospital Psychiatry | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
In an ER setting, the validity of the diagnosis of drug abuse exclusively based on psychiatric interview is low. The use of on-site UTS provides accurate data on drug use and is more practical as compared to post hoc laboratory assessment. On-site UTS has an added diagnostic value of drug use with high sensitivity and specificity.
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Authors
Joeri K. M.D., Joris Pharm.D., Erwin C. Pharm.D., Peter M. M.Sc., M.A., Ph.D., Adriaan M.D., Ph.D., M.R.C.Psych.,