AUDIT-C Calculator

The Vision+ AUDIT-C Calculator contains three questions that can screen your patients and identify those who are hazardous drinkers or have active alcohol use disorders.

The AUDIT-C Calculator is a modified, shortened version of the 10 question AUDIT Calculator. Its briefer design makes it more practical for incorporation into routine patient interviews or health history questionnaires in a primary care setting.

The scoring ranges from 0 to 12 with a score of five or more indicating a positive screen:

Score Risk
0 - 4 Low Risk
5 - 7 Increasing Risk
8 - 10 Higher Risk
11 - 12 Possible Dependence
Note - If a patient scores more than 5, and you have enough time, you may wish to carry out the 10 question AUDIT Calculator, see AUDIT Calculator for details.

Accessing the AUDIT-C Calculator

To access the AUDIT-C Calculator:

  1. From Consultation Manager, select Vision+ from the floating toolbar and select Calculators - Lifestyle - AUDIT-C:

  2. The AUDIT-C Calculator displays:

Using the AUDIT-C Calculator

Home Tab

From the Home tab:

  • Save & Close - Select to save the calculator and generated score to the patient's record.

  • Show Indicators - Select to display the patient's Alert Indicator without opening Consultation Manager.

  • Undo Last Entry - Deletes the previous entry.

  • Default Date - Defaults to today, update if required by entering a new date or selecting from the calendar.

  • Previous Tab / Next Tab - Moves between the Calculator tabs.

Calculator Tabs

Select from:

  • History - Displays the clinical information from the patient's record.

    See Viewing the History Tab for details.

  • AUDIT-C for Alcohol Use - The main calculator tab, complete as required.

  • Evidence - Displays further information about the calculator and a useful alcohol unit reference chart.

Completing the Calculator

To complete the AUDIT-C Calculator and score the selected patient:

  1. Complete the questionnaire by selecting an option next to each question, the generated score displays at the bottom of the calculator:

    If required, select Undo Last Entry to clear the option selected on that line during the current session.

  2. Select Save & Close to save the calculator and generated score to the patient's record:

  3.  The appropriate clinical term saves to the patient's record:

Note - Non coded control results such as questionnaire answers are not recorded to the patient's record, only the final score.
Note - To print this topic select Print in the top right corner and follow the on-screen prompts.