Update in pediatrics

This concise and comprehensive volume updates health professionals on recent advances in the field of pediatrics. It includes chapters in every subspecialty of pediatrics, such as critical care, development emergency medicine and genetics. Ranging from traditional disciplines such as infectious disease and cardiology to more current disciplines such as adolescent medicine, metabolics and genetics this is an indispensable guide for the busy clinician who wishes to stay up-to date with latest advances in the field. Through the use of summaries and bullet points, the book conciselly describes the latest recommendations and guidelines in pediatrics and provides a good overview of the available technology for each subspecialty. The team of authors is made up of experienced clinicians and researchers in their respective fields. This book appeals to pediatricians, family doctors, nurses and nurse practitioners, allied health professionals, and health researchers.

Includes index.

Intro; Preface; Contents; Contributors; 1: Update in Adolescent Medicine; Introduction; Adolescent Development; Interviewing the Adolescent Patient; Confidentiality; Adolescent Substance Use and the Changing Legal Environment of Marijuana; Epidemiology; Forms of Use; Adverse Effects; Sexual Health; Policy and Legal Considerations; Screening and History; Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT); Confidentiality and the Role of the Family; Treatment; Detox/Withdrawal; Behavioral Treatment; Support Groups; Resources for Patients; Contraception; Starting the Conversation.

Understanding Eligibility for Various MethodsDescribing Contraceptive Options to Teens; Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC); Non-LARC Options; Emergency Contraception; Heavy Menstrual Bleeding; Evaluation; History; Physical Exam; Testing; Management; Medical Options for Menstrual Suppression; Additional Treatment Considerations; Caring for LGBTQ Teens; Terminology; Gender Dysphoria; Referral and Treatment; Sensitive Care; Other Health Considerations in LGBTQ Patients; Media and Adolescents; Risks; Benefits; Providers' Use of Social Media; Basic Guidance for Parents and Patients.

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