A Primary Care Approach to Adolescent Health Care
Source: National Institutes of Health
Date Published: 2000
Description
This article describes the approach to adolescent care used in training residents and students at a free clinic with more than 70,000 total visits a year. Emphasis is placed on confidentiality, building trust, and education centered around Five F's - Facts, Fears, Fables, Family, and Future.
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