You are a health care professional examining an elderly patient. He is currently taking medication for hypertension, arthritis, and hypercholesterolemia. The man is in the same physical condition as last time and seems to just need refills for his prescriptions; however, you smell alcohol on his breath. What do you do?

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Asking the patient about any changes in his use of alcohol since his last visit is important for understanding his overall health and how it might interact with his medications. It's a non-invasive way to address the issue without making assumptions about his condition.

You Are a Health Care Professional Examining an Elderly Patient