Clinical questions to be addressed:
How should common risky behaviors among adolescents, such as alcohol and drug use and sexual activity, be detected and managed in clinical practice?
How should we counsel adolescents regarding sex and the use of alcohol and drugs?
What are the common medical problems of adolescents that an internist should know how to manage?
How should the issues of privacy, autonomy, parental rights, and legal rights be handled when caring for adolescents?
How do I obtain an accurate sexual history and what do I tell the adolescentÆs parents if they ask?
What are the legal issues involved in prescribing contraception/pregnancy advice for the adolescent? What are the most common errors an internist makes in this area when caring for adolescents?