Glossary I
Glossary I
Insulin-like growth factors refer to groups of growth-stimulating peptides released from the liver and other tissues in response to growth hormone. Insulin-like growth factors is also called Somatomedins.
Intake summary refers to a report written by the clinician that provides a detailed snapshot of all the basic information gathered from the client’s initial contact. Intake summary typically includes identifying information, presenting concerns, background history, problem and counseling history, mental status examination, and goals for counseling and course of counseling to date.
Intake-admission interview is defined as an interview conducted for the following purposes: (a) determining why the patient has come to an agency (e.g., clinic, hospital), (b) determining whether the agency can meet the patient's needs and expectations, and (c) informing the patient about the agency's policies and procedures.
We can all agree that alcohol and cannabis are the most prevalent substances in the world these days. On average, a person consumes slightly over six litres of alcohol annually. It results in roughly the equivalent of one litre of wine (which has 12% of alcohol) per week.