The adolescent with a chronic condition. Part II: healthcare provision.
review · Level V
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Abstract
The treatment and management of chronic conditions during adolescence pose specific issues that need to be appropriately handled by health professionals. In this paper, questions related to disclosure of the diagnosis, the management of adherence to therapy, the need for an interdisciplinary network approach, lifestyles' anticipatory guidance and prevention, and the transition into an adult healthcare setting are reviewed. Special areas such as the issue of life threatening diseases and the ethical aspects of the treatment of chronic conditions are also discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Adolescent Health Services
- Chronic Disease
- Delivery of Health Care