The grumpy teen
They do not want to tell you what you really need to know - we'll look at taking a history, mental health conditions, sexually transmitted infections and managing acute illness/emergencies
This session is perfect for medical professionals wanting to gain a greater understanding of the grumpy teen. Through exploring best practices for taking a history, recognizing mental health conditions, screening for sexually transmitted infections, and managing acute illness/emergencies, attendees will come away with a valuable and actionable set of tools and practices to use when treating their young patients. Don't miss out on a great opportunity to sharpen your skills in the pediatric environment!
Develop the skills to confidently and effectively take an age-appropriate medical history from a teenage patient.
Describe at least three common mental health conditions seen in teenage patients.
Describe the symptoms, diagnosis and management of common sexually transmitted infections in teenage patients.
Explain the assessment and management of common acute illnesses and medical emergencies in teenage patients.
Utilize age-appropriate communication skills to establish a successful patient-physician relationship with teenage patients.