Adolescent Medicine Today: A Guide to Caring for the Adolescent Patient

ISBN-13: 9789814324489 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 692 str.

Elise D Berlan

Opis

Filled with short, succinct chapters written by experts in the field of Adolescent Medicine, this handbook covers the major health issues that practicing clinicians regularly encounter in the care of teens and young adults. From menstrual concerns and sexually transmitted infections, anxiety disorders and depression, to eating disorders and common sports medicine concerns, this book is an ideal reference guide for busy clinical practices. Students, residents, and established clinicians will find the "Adolescent Pearls" section of each chapter particularly useful. Contents: Routine Health Maintenance Normal Growth and Development Precocious Puberty Delayed Puberty Dysmenorrhea and Pelvic Pain Irregular Vaginal Bleeding Amenorrhea Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Vulvovaginitis Pelvic Inflammatory Disease HIV/AIDS Contraception Pregnancy Abdominal Pain Eating Disorders Alcohol and Substance Abuse Tobacco Cessation Obesity Depression Anxiety Disorders Suicide ADHD Common Musculoskeletal Concerns Common Cardiac Concerns Common Rheumatologic Concerns Headache Acne Male Health College Health Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Health Institutionalized Adolescent Health Adolescents with Special Health Care Needs Confidentiality and Consent