The general health examination for patients aged 11 to 13 years (Part 2)

Authors

  • Cristina Freitas Assistente Hospitalar de Pediatria, Hospital do Funchal.
  • Helena Sofia Sousa Assistente Hospitalar de Pediatria, Hospital de Reynaldo dos Santos.
  • Helena Fonseca Chefe de Serviço, Unidade de Medicina do Adolescente, Departamento da Criança e da Família, Hospital de Santa Maria.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32385/rpmgf.v27i2.10840

Keywords:

Adolescent, Global Health Exam

Abstract

By the age of "11-13", pubertal changes are associated with the transition to a world of discoveries and the construction of autonomy. Having as a basis, the Boletim de Saúde Infantil e Juvenil, the authors discuss the most relevant aspects that must be taken into account by the health professional when consulting an adolescent of this age. The most frequent changes encountered in the physical exam are discussed, as well as the correspondent preventive measures and therapeutic approaches. Finally, some suggestions are made concerning the global health exam, targeting an improvement in the standard of care of this age group.

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Published

2011-03-01

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 2 (2011): Revista Portuguesa de Clínica Geral

Section

Dossier

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How to Cite

The general health examination for patients aged 11 to 13 years (Part 2). (2011). Portuguese Journal of Family Medicine and General Practice, 27(2), 193-202. https://doi.org/10.32385/rpmgf.v27i2.10840