Adolescent health Flashcards
What is an adolescent?
10-19 years old
What is a young person?
10-24 years
What is the youth?
15-25 years
When does biological development occur?
10-13 years
What 3 things occur in biological development?
Puberty
Growth
CNS development
What 3 things are involved in psychological development?
Abstract thinking
Identity development
Morality
What 2 things are involved in social development?
Developing autonomy
Changing relationships with family and peers
How is developmental stage assessed?
STEP
What does the S in STEP stand for?
Sexual maturation and growth
What does the T in STEP stand for?
Thinking
What does the E in STEP stand for?
Education/Employment
What does the P in STEP stand for?
Peers/Parents
What 3 things should a competent young person be able to understand?
Simple terms and the nature, purpose and necessity for proposed treatment
Benefits, risks and effects of treatment
That the information applies to them
What should a competent young person be able to retain?
The information long enough to make a choice
What should a competent young person be able to make?
A choice free from pressure
What is the age of legal capacity in scotland?
16
Can under 16s consent to or deny treatment?
Yes,
If a present medical practitioner deems them competent
Can parents authorise treatment if a competent young person has refused?
No
Why does confidentiality matter?
Patient trust
Enable young person to be honest
Discussion of sensitive topics
When can confidentiality be broken?
If the health, safety or welfare of the patient or others would be at grave risk without disclosure
What does HEEADSSS stand for?
Home Education/Employment Eating Activities Drugs Sex Sucidality Safety
What 5 things can affect mental health and wellbeing?
Eating disorders mental illness - depression, anxiety Pre-existing conditions Chronic fatigue Functional disorers
What 4 things can affect physical health?
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Asthma
IBD
What 2 things can affect social health?
Drugs and alcohol
Sexual relationships
