Citation

Johnston E, Saenz RB. Prim. Care 1997; 24(1): 53-65.

Affiliation

Department of Family Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi 39216, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9016729

Abstract

Primary care of girls between the ages of 10 and 20 presents some unique challenges. This article presents a review of normal adolescent development and explores preventive health issues and some of the more common acute medical problems of adolescent girls. Counseling on some behavioral and psychosocial issues also is discussed. Finally, anticipatory guidance topics to be discussed with parents are included.

Language: en