Table 4.

Mean scores on the Proficiency Rating Scale–Provider (n=474).

Trainee self-reported skill level items	Mean (SD)
Ask for permission to talk about patient’s alcohol use	4.03 (0.78)
Assess quantity, frequency, and consequences of alcohol use	3.72 (0.85)
Explain the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism low-risk drinking guidelines (including 0 drinks for pregnant women and associated health risks)	2.56 (1.14)
Advise the patient to quit or cut down on alcohol use	3.74 (0.89)
Help the patient think about pros and cons of his/her alcohol use	3.19 (1.09)
Ask how ready s/he is to make a change	3.70 (0.96)
Help the patient make a plan or set a goal for decreasing use and/or discussing further	3.47 (1.01)
Explore patient’s own reasons for quitting or cutting down on alcohol use	3.01 (1.11)
Work with the patient as a partner in addressing his/her alcohol use issues	3.27 (1.02)
Support his/her autonomy and choice regarding alcohol use	3.49 (0.98)
Proficiency Rating Scale aggregate scores	3.41 (0.69)