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Article of the Week

SBIRT: Still Trying To Figure It Out?

Despite the long-standing mandate by the American College of Surgeons that ACS-verified trauma centers provide alcohol screening and interventions for all patients above the age of 12, actualizing an effective SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) program has been challenging for most US trauma centers. This article takes a big-picture view of SBIRT implementation, feasibility, and outcomes.

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT). SAMHSA Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Accessed August 31, 2024.

Media of the Month

Looking for a Good Movie?

Are you tired of films that portray the "Hollywood Coma of Convenience"? You know, it's that sudden amnesia or loss of consciousness, followed by an almost instant return to full function as soon as it fits the plot's purpose.

Instead of rolling your eyes at the next blockbuster's inexplicable version of neuro pathophysiology, check out this list of "15 Films About Brain Injury That Get it Right" from Options Residential, Inc. They’ve compiled a compendium of top-rated brain injury movies to help viewers more fully understand the struggles and triumphs of living with a brain condition.

What's the Difference Between the US and UK Quizzes and Crossword Puzzles? PART 6

Alright! We promise that Part 6 of this discussion is the last, but we couldn't let the subject of American English vs. British English go without acknowledging that there are several other forms of English spoken and written throughout the world. Canada, Hong Kong, India, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand all have their own English versions, with interesting variations as well.

Nevertheless, American and British English are the most widely used, which is why TCAR Education Programs offers TCAR and PCAR courses only in these two versions. Apologies to the rest of the English-speaking world, but there's a limit to how many course and manual variations can be created and maintained.

You can reveal a letter or the entire word if you get stuck

What's the Leading Cause of Motor Vehicle Crashes?

Worldwide, studies consistently show that HUMAN ERROR is the leading cause of car collisions. In the United States, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that human error is a factor in a staggering 94% of all crashes. Given this number, driverless vehicles start to sound like a pretty good idea.

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