American Academy of Pediatrics textbook of adolescent health care
By: editor in chief, Martin M. Fisher ; coeditors, Elizabeth M. Alderman, Richard E. Kreipe, Walter D. Rosenfield
Contributors: Rosenfeld, Walter D.; American Academy of Pediatrics
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: 2011
Place of publication: [Elk Grove Village, Ill.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 2010
ISBN-13: 9781581102697; 9781581105650
Subjects: Health and hygiene; Adolescent Psychology; Adolescent psychology; Adolescent; Adolescent Medicine; Teenagers; Adolescent medicine
Other titles: Textbook of adolescent health care; Textbook of adolescent care
Description: Unlike other adolescent medicine references, the all-new AAP Textbook is an action-oriented working tool expressly built for efficient, on-target clinical problem-solving. Broad scope -Nearly 200 chapters cover physical growth and development examination and laboratory screening sexual development puberty, obesity, sleep disorders adolescent dermatology and much more. Clear management guidelines - Provides step-by-step recommendations: what to do, how to do it; when to admit, when to treat, when to refer. Evidence-based approach - Treat patients and counsel parents with high confidence. Excellent study reference -for the pediatric or internal medicine boards. Integrated companion resources - Use with complementary AAP resources: AAP Textbook of Pediatric Care, Tools for Practice, and Pediatric Care Online.
Notes: At head of title: American Academy of Pediatrics.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: History of adolescent medicine and health care; title: Epidemiology of mortalities and morbidities in adolescents; title: International adolescent health; title: Normal pubertal physical growth and development; title: Adolescent brain and cognitive changes; title: Adolescent psychosical development and behavior; title: Adolescent sexual development; title: Medical history; title: Physical examination and laboratory screening; title: The approach to symptoms in the adolescent patient; title: Legal and ethical issues in adolescent health care; title: Adherence issues; title: Screening in adolescent health care; title: Immunizations; title: Anticipatory  guidance; title: Adolescent nutrition and physical activity; title: Complementary and alternative medicine; title: Pain in adolescents: pathophysiology and management; title: Palliative care and psychological aspects of death and dying in adolescence; title: Pharmacologic considerations; title: Health policy and financing for adolescent and young adult health services; title: The adolescent-friendly practice; title: Documentation, coding, and billing; title: The adolescent in-patient unit; title: School-based health care; title: College health; title: Health care of incarcerated adolescents; title: Health care of adolescents in military settings; title: Adolescents in foster care; title: Immigrant adolescents; title: Transition of adolescents with special health care needs to adulthood; title: Solid organ transplantation; title: Communication between parents and adolescents; title: Parenting the adolescent; title: Divorce, separation, and blended families; title: Adoption and adolescence; title: Adolescents with lesbian or gay parents; title: Family systems approaches to adolescent health and illness; title: Peers; title: Socioeconomic status; title: The media; title: Computers, technology, and the internet; title: Cultural considerations in adolescent health care; title: Religion and spirituality; title: Cults and adolescents; title: Environmental health; title: Adolescents at work; title: Disasters; title: Adolescent sexual behaviors; title: Issues affecting gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth; title: Medical treatment of the transgender adolescent; title: Contraception; title: Sexually transmitted infections; title: Adolescent pregnancy; title: Adolescent parenthood; title: Abortion in adolescents; title: Sexual dysfunction; title: Physiology of menstruation; title: Perineal and vaginal abnormalities; title: Cervical findings and the papanicolaou smear; title: The uterus and adnexa; title: Amenorrhea; title: Menstrual disorders: dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome; title: Abnormoral uterine bleeding; title: Hyperandrogenism; title: Breast disorders in the female; title: Pubertal gynecomastia; title: Disorders of the male genitalia; title: Growth disorders; title: Disorders of puberty; title: Pituitary disorders; title: Thyroid disorders in adolescents; title: Diabetes mellitus; title: Adrenocortical disorders; title: Bone health and disorders; title: Anorexia nervosa; title: Bulimia nervosa; title: The female athlete triad; title: Obesity; title: Chest pain in adolescents; title: Hyperlipidemia and atherosclerosis; title: Congenital heart disease; title: Carditis in the adolescent; title: Valvular heart diseases; title: Cardiac dysrhythmias; title: Sudden cardiac death; title: Shock in the adolescent patient; title: Upper respiratory tract infections; title: Lower respiratory infections; title: Asthma; title: Vocal cord dysfunction in adolescents; title: Cystic fibrosis; title: Sleep disorders; title: Pneumothorax; title: Pulmonary embolism; title: The approach to abdominal pain; title: Functional GI disorders; title: Disorders of the esophagus; title: Peptic ulcers and other disorders of the stomach and duodenum; title: Disorders of the liver and pancreas; title: Diseases of the gallbladder; title: Appendicitis; title: Diarrhea in the adolescent; title: Inflammatory bowel disease; title: Celiac disease; title: Disorders of the red blood cells; title: Sickle cell disease; title: Hemostasis and thrombosis; title: White blood cell disorders in adolescents; title: Lymphadenopathy and splenomegaly; title: Malignant solid tumors; title: Brian tumors in adolescents; title: Hematopoietic stem cell (bone marrow) transplantation; title: Cancer survival issues; title: Proteinuria and hematuria; title: Urinary tract infections; title: Nephritis and nephrosis; title: Hypertension: significance, diagnosis, and management; title: Voiding disorders; title: Systemic lupus erythematosus; title: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis; title: Vasculitis and associated illnesses; title: Fibromyalgia syndrome in adolescents; title: Chronic fatigue syndrome; title: Central nervous system infections; title: Headaches; title: Seizures in adolescents; title: Motor unit disorders; title: Movement disorders and ataxia; title: Demyelinating diseases; title: CNS trauma; title: Intracranial vascular malformations; title: Myelomeningocele; title: Altered states of consciousness; title: Fever of unknown origin; title: Common viral infections in adolescents; title: Infectious mononucleosis and mononucleosis-like syndromes; title: HIV and AIDS in adolescents; title: Bacterial infections; title: Tick-borne diseases; title: Mycobacterial; title: Parasitic infections; title: Prevention of travel-related infections; title: Acne; title: Dermatitis and papulosquamous diseases; title: Alopecia; title: Miscellaneous dermatologic disorders in adolescence; title: Genetic disorders; title: Genetic predisposition to common disorders; title: Special issues of genetic testing in adolescent patients; title: Environmental allergies; title: Food allergies; title: Immunodeficiencies; title: Eye disorders; title: ENT disorders; title: Medical and psychosocial considerations for the deaf adolescent; title: Adolescent oral health; title: Disorders of the upper extremities; title: Disorders of the lower extremities; title: Bone and joint infections; title: Bone tumors; title: Disorders of the spine; title: Chest wall abnormalities; title: Preparticipation evaluation; title: Rehabilitation and strength training; title: Exertional heat-related illnesses; title: Sport psychology; title: Physical abuse; title: Sexual abuse and assault; title: Prostitution and sex trafficking; title: Adolescents in gangs; title: Overview: substance abuse; title: Tobacco; title: Alcohol; title: Marijuana; title: Stimulants; title: Opiates; title: Hallucinogens, club drugs, inhalants, and other substances of abuse; title: Abuse of prescription drugs; title: Overdose of prescription drugs; title: Office management and laboratory testing; title: Treatment options; title: Somatoform disorders in adolescents; title: Mood disorders in adolescents; title: Disorders of anxiety in adolescents; title: Disorders of behavior; title: Personality disorders in adolescents; title: Psychotic disorders in adolescents; title: Psychiatric emergencies in adolescents; title: Adolescent psychopharmacology; title: Mental health treatment modalities for adolescents; title: Neuropsychologic testing of adolescents; title: Academic overachievement and underachievement; title: Psychoeducational assessment of adolescents; title: Gifted adolescents; title: ADHD in adolescents.