ABSTRACT
Despite many similarities, there are key differences in the ability of providers in the United States to assist homeless youth compared to their colleagues in the United Kingdom. However, legislation, and strategies to identify and advocate for youth experiencing homelessness can lead to improved health outcomes and other psychosocial improvements for youth. This article highlights, compares and contrasts the systems with a goal of greater understanding and opportunities to assist youth experiencing homelessness in either country.
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Adolescent Health Services , Adolescent, Hospitalized , Health Services Accessibility , Homeless Youth , Insurance, Health , Adolescent , Adolescent Health Services/legislation & jurisprudence , Adolescent Health Services/organization & administration , Health Services Accessibility/legislation & jurisprudence , Health Services Accessibility/organization & administration , Humans , Insurance, Health/legislation & jurisprudence , Insurance, Health/organization & administration , United Kingdom , United StatesABSTRACT
Recent data indicate that homelessness among pediatric and adolescent populations is significantly higher than previous studies and point-in-time counts indicate. Pediatricians and other health care providers often see children and youth who are at risk of or are currently experiencing homelessness, but may not be aware of their status. This article summarizes current definitions of homelessness and data on common health issues for pediatric patients. Information on how to recognize and help those experiencing homelessness as well as areas for continued advocacy is shared.
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Child Welfare , Homeless Youth , Pediatricians , Physician's Role , Adolescent , Child , Health Services Accessibility , Humans , Mass Screening , United States , Vulnerable PopulationsABSTRACT
Many young women are unsure of what constitutes normal menses. By asking focused questions, pediatric providers can quickly and accurately assess menstrual function and dispel anxiety and myths. In this article, we review signs and symptoms of normal versus pathologic menstrual functioning and provide suggestions to improve menstrual history taking.
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Menstruation Disturbances/diagnosis , Menstruation Disturbances/physiopathology , Menstruation/physiology , Pediatrics/methods , Adolescent , Child , Female , HumansABSTRACT
CME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES: 1.Determine and discuss issues surrounding consent, confidentiality, and billing for sexually transmitted infection (STI) care delivery in the adolescent population.2.Review currently available testing modalities for STIs and their applicability in the adolescent population.3.Provide treatment and prevention strategies for the most commonly encountered STIs in the adolescent demographic. Adolescents and young adults, 15 to 24 years of age, carry a disproportionate burden of sexually transmitted infections compared with other age groups in the United States (see Figure 1).1.
