Essential Adolescent Medicine

1st Edition
0071815937 · 9780071815932
The clear writing, a tight focus on medical and psychosocial issues in teenagers, clarification of complex issues, the reader friendly format...just a few of the reasons why ESSENTIAL ADOLESCENT MEDICINE is such a valuable resource for health profess… Read More
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INTRODUCTION TO ADOLESCENT HEALTH

1. An Overview of Adolescent Health

2. Adolescent Growth and Development

3. Caring for Adolescents in the Office

4. Consent and Confidentiality

5. Transitioning Health Care Issues

MEDICAL HEALTH

6. Disorders of the Ears, Eyes, Nose, and Throat

7. Chest and Pulmonary Disorders

8. Cardiovascular Disorders

9. Gastrointestinal Disorders

10. Musculoskeletal Disorders

11. Rhematologic Disorders

12. Neurologic Disorders

13. Endocrine Disorders

14. Genitourinary and Renal Disorders

15. Hematology and Oncology

16. Disorders of the Skin

17. Infectious Diseases

18. Disorders of Genetics

SEXUAL and GYNECOLOGIC HEALTH

19. Sexuality and Reproductive Health Concepts

20. Sexual Abuse

21. Sexually Transmitted Diseases

22. Contraception

23. Pregnancy and Abortion

24. Breast Disorders

25. Menstrual Disorders

EATING DISORDERS

26. Nutrition

27. Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa

28. Obesity

SPORTS MEDICINE

29. Sports Preparticipation Evaluation

30. Caring for the Injured Athlete

MENTAL HEALTH

31. Substance Abuse Disorders

32. Disruptive Disorders

33. Mood Disorders

34. Anxiety Disorders

35. Miscellaneous Mental Health Disorders

The clear writing, a tight focus on medical and psychosocial issues in teenagers, clarification of complex issues, the reader friendly format...just a few of the reasons why ESSENTIAL ADOLESCENT MEDICINE is such a valuable resource for health professionals caring for adolescents. The problem-oriented approach guides readers systematically through adolescent health issues, and reviews evaluation, diagnosis, and management of teenagers' medical and mental health problems encountered in daily practice. The physician/psychologist team sheds new light on disorders common in adolescence—and on teenagers' concerns. ESSENTIAL ADOLESCENT MEDICINE keeps you on the cutting edge of adolescent practice with features that include: