Adolescent Medicine Secrets

by Holland-Hall & Brown

• ISBN13: 9781560535010
• ISBN10: 1560535016
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-07-02
• Publisher: Hanley & Belfus

Summary

Adolescent Medicine Secrets is aimed at house officers, medical students, and any other clinicians who wish to learn more about providing health care to preteens, teenagers and young adults. It is written in a style that reflects the type of questions that may come up during rounds or in clinical teaching sessions. Physical, cognitive, and emotional growth and development are described, including discussion of some of the psychosocial considerations that have an impact on teen health. A variety of physical disorders which can affect this age group are covered, with special attention given to those disorders unique to adolescents and young adults. In-depth coverage is given to reproductive health and mental health, areas that can be associated with significant morbidity in young people. Throughout, the authors provide useful tips on how to effectively care for this sometimes challenging but ultimately rewarding population. Engaging, interactive Q & A format Concise answers with valuable pearls, tips, memory aids, and "secrets" Excellent review for recertification exam 36 succinct chapters written for quick review All the most important, "need-to-know" questions and answers in the proven format of the highly acclaimed Secret Series® Thorough, highly detailed index

Table of Contents

I. GENERAL ADOLESCENT HEALTH
Adolescent Health Statistics	1	(4)
Cynthia Holland-Hall
Interviewing Adolescents	5	(8)
Caroline J. Barangan
Susan M. Coupey
Screening and Prevention	13	(8)
Martin Fisher
Adolescent Growth and Development	21	(8)
Robert T. Brown
Adolescents with Chronic Conditions	29	(6)
Robert T. Brown
Cynthia Holland-Hall
Nutrition	35	(8)
Lynda Peel
Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting	43	(4)
Constance M. Wiemann
Vaughn I. Rickert
Adolescents and the Media	47	(4)
Victor C. Strasburger
Legal Issues in Caring for Adolescents	51	(4)
Cynthia Holland-Hall
Robert T. Brown
II. PHYSICAL DISORDERS AFFECTING ADOLESCENTS
Allergy and Asthma	55	(6)
Roger A. Friedman
Cardiology	61	(6)
Stephen C. Cook
Curt J. Daniels
Dermatology	67	(6)
Mark Allen Bechtel
Endocrinology	73	(20)
John A. Germak
Genetic Syndromes Affecting Adolescents	93	(8)
Joan F. Atkin
Gastroenterology	101	(8)
Wallace V. Crandall
Hematology and Oncology	109	(8)
Jeffrey D. Hord
Infectious Diseases	117	(14)
Katalin I. Koranyi
Neurology	131	(8)
Juliann M. Paolicchi
Ann Pakalnis
S. Anne Joseph
Renal System	139	(8)
Martin A. Turman
John D. Mahan
Rheumatology	147	(10)
Gloria C. Higgins
Sports Medicine	157	(14)
Barbara J. Long
Diane M. Straub
III. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Breast Health and Disorders in Adolescent Females	171	(6)
Patricia S. Simmons
Gynecology	177	(14)
Geri D. Hewitt
Sexually Transmitted Infections	191	(16)
Cynthia Holland-Hall
Contraception	207	(12)
Melanie A. Gold
Kym A. Smith
The Pregnant Teen	219	(6)
Tahniat Syed
Melanie A. Gold
Sexual Assault	225	(6)
Cynthia Holland-Hall
Genital Disorders in Males	231	(6)
Cynthia Holland-Hall
IV. MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL CONCERNS
Substance Abuse	237	(8)
Peter Rogers
Tobacco Use	245	(6)
Maurice S. Clifton
Toxicology and Overdose	251	(4)
Marcel J. Casavant
Eating Disorders	255	(10)
Martin Fisher
Mood and Anxiety Disorders	265	(6)
Kathleen L. Lemanek
Catherine L. Butz
Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder	271	(1)
Andrew N. Colvin
John T. Beetar
Keith Owen Yeates
School and Learning Problems	271	(8)
John T. Beetar
Andrew N. Colvin
Keith Owen Yeates
Adolescent Violence and the Legal System	279	(4)
Robert T. Brown
Index	283