Needs and Objectives

Needs Statement

In surveys conducted by Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) among pediatricians attending symposia sponsored by BCM, respondents have expressed a need to be kept updated on innovations, discoveries, and changes in the approach to diagnosis, care, and management of pediatric patients. The 2000-2001 educational objectives of the American Academy of Pediatrics specifically list topic areas in which pediatricians should have current knowledge. The presentation in this activity addresses the strategies for conducting a successful adolescent patient interview.

Objectives

Upon completion of this enduring material, the participant should be able to identify and describe:

• Why the adolescent interview must be different
• How to “set the stage” for a successful interview
• How to obtain critical psychosocial information from teens
  
  

Target Audience

This online enduring material is designed to meet the educational needs of Pediatricians, Family Practice Physicians, General Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nurses and Nurse Practitioners.