Confidential Risk Assessment for Adolescent Sexual Health Services
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Date Published: 2015
Description
Using real cases as a framework, this session reviews the literature, laws, and guidelines on adolescent risk assessment and confidentiality, discusses practical ways to implement confidential risk screening in a clinical setting, and provides best practices for addressing risk behavior with patients and parents. The session highlights different patient cases focused on effective practices in screening and counseling for sexually transmitted infections.
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