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Teenage health

Teenage health

People are beginning to realise that something must be done about teen health. England's Chief Medical Officer Sir Liam Donaldson says binge drinking, smoking, drug use, unsafe sex, poor diet and low levels of physical activity must be tackled.

Here you will find Healthcare Republic news stories, features and resources relating to key issues and concerns about teenage health for practices

NEWS

DoH pushes LARCs to cut teen pregnancy rate 21-Oct-08

Lab tests may miss new strain of chlamydia 03-Oct-08

GPs urged to place obese children in care
05-Sep-08

DoH push helps GPs and nurses tackle adolescent health
15-Jul-08

Call to encourage LARC use ahead of the Pill
26-Jun-08

Website to improve GP care of young people
02-Nov-07


EDUCATION

Nursing Innovation Practice
Tackling teenage health

Tailoring healthcare to teenagers

How can I improve care for my teenage patients?


Nursing Professional Issues
Tailoring health services for young people


MRCGP
Teenage health problems

Exam Update Teenage health problems


GP Education
Gain the trust of teenage patients


CLINICAL

Defining learning disability

Allergy testing in dermatology

Advising patients on alcohol intake

Prescribing contraception to under-16s

Dealing with a case of acne


Gynaecological disorders in the adolescent


Management of obesity in adolescents and children


Heart disease in adolescents and young adults

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