Full Description
Handbook of Adolescent Medicine and Health Promotion is a medical handbook for health providers, residents, and students as well as other interdisciplinary practitioners who promote the health and well-being of adolescents and young adults. With an emphasis on practical clinical approaches covering comprehensive health evaluation, which impacts on health choices and behaviors, health screening, education and health promotion, this book is a unique combination of pediatrics, internal medicine, gynecology, and psychology. The behavioral and health promotion aspects for adolescents are discussed in depth, with elaboration on the real difference between adolescent medicine and other specialties. An excellent reference, it provides useful case materials and handouts in an easy-to-read format. This book is an absolute must-have for improving the health outcomes and well-being of adolescents and young adults.
Contents
Medical and Para-Medical Visits; Growth and Development; Dermatology; Chronic Disease Management; Fatigue; Psychosomatics; Behavioral and Emotional Issues; Sexual Health; Sports Medicine; Practice Management, New Developments and Future Trends; Health Promotion Advice and Other Handouts.
