Abstract
Operation Grogcount, a scheme which involves the compulsory, routine recording of alcohol intake of all adult in-patients, was commenced at Royal Newcastle Hospital in 1979. The effect of this scheme on the alcohol recording rate is reviewed and the difficulties encountered outlined. Operation Grogcount has doubled the percentage of files containing a quantitative assessment of alcohol consumption. It has also increased the identification rate of hazardous drinkers. Suggestions are made for extending the impact of Operation Grogcount on identified hazardous drinkers.
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Pat O'Neill
Both authors formerly Public Health Officers, Eastern Sydney Area Public Health Unit Previously general practitioner, Orange NSW, Australia.