AUDIT
Pronunciation: AW-dit
Also written as: AUDIT — Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test - standardized screening instrument for detecting harmful alcohol use patterns.
Full Definition
A 10-item screening questionnaire developed by the World Health Organization to identify persons whose alcohol consumption has become hazardous or harmful to their health. The AUDIT provides scores that correlate with different levels of risk and recommended interventions. In clinical documentation, editors must ensure proper capitalization and distinguish AUDIT scores from other alcohol screening tools like CAGE or MAST.
Usage
Usage note: Always capitalize when referring to the screening tool; distinguish from general audit terminology.
In Context
- "The patient's AUDIT score of 12 indicated hazardous drinking requiring brief intervention and follow-up screening." — Clinical assessment
- "Primary care providers use AUDIT screening to identify patients who would benefit from alcohol use counseling." — Healthcare protocol