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Here are practical tips to help you as a clinician care for your pediatric patients and their families.The aim is to get down to their level, know your patient, be approachable and invite exploration ...
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The HEEADSSS psychosocial interview helps pediatricians evaluate how their teenaged patients are coping with the pressures of daily living, especially in the context of electronic and social media.It&...
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You may say, for example:"During this visit, I’ll ask you some very personal questions to best help you. I promise that whatever you say will be kept private between us, and not be passed along to you...
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By using the HEEADSSS acronym, you can naturally proceed from very important but usually less threatening questions to those most often considered highly personal.Nothing about the HEEADSSS inter...
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Teenagers may display the below characteristics if they are resilient.
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Two or more “Yes” answers suggest high risk of a serious substance-use problem or a substance-use disorder.
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You should begin spending time alone with your patients at whatever age they first exhibit the psychosocial changes associated with puberty. At every visit, the adolescent should be assessed for ...
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The ACI has Transition Care Coordinators (TCCs) based in NSW adult tertiary hospitals. They accept referrals for young people with chronic conditions 14-25 years who have not been treated at SCHN.
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Botulinum Toxin is used for a wide range of medical conditions, particularly those related to muscle over-activity and stiffness in children and adults to help improve movement and reduce pain.The ACI...
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Trapeze accepts referrals for young people living with a complex chronic condition aged 14-25 years who have received care from The Children’s Hospital at Westmead (CHW) or Sydney Children’s Hospital,...