Alcohol Screenings And Interventions Done Better: Simulation Software Helps Health Practitioners Practice With Realistic Virtual Patients

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), 3 in 10 U.S. adults drink at levels that put them at risk physically, mentally, and socially. Studies have shown that healthcare providers are in a prime position to give life-changing advice to patients who are at risk for alcohol abuse, but the providers are reluctant to perform alcohol assessments, interventions, and referrals. SIMmersion LLC, in association with the University of Wisconsin, is launching a conversation simulation to help practitioners and trainers practice talking to patients who drink, in accordance with NIAAA guidelines. Read »