There has been an increase in awareness of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in both the lay and academic press of late. However, evidence from national, regional and local conferences as well as a pilot survey of awareness (unpublished data) suggests they remain a set of conditions that are poorly understood in the UK both by the general public and health practitioners. This is despite the conditions being relevant to specialties as diverse as obstetrics, paediatrics, general practice, neurology, public health and psychiatry. This article provides an overview to inform medical practitioners of important aspects related to their practice.
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