Doctors Often Skip Health Behavior Conversations With Teens

Although national health guidelines call for physicians to discuss topics such as substance use, safety and nutrition with adolescents, new research suggests that these talks do not occur as often as they should. “The guidelines say that adolescents should have an annual visit that provides screening and guidance about high-risk health behaviors,” said lead study author Sally Adams, R.N., Ph.D.

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Filed under: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs on December 2nd, 2008