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[Medicine in the adolescent].

I Villamil Cajoto1, M J Villacián Vicedo, C Canedo Romero

  • 1Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Clínico Universitario, Santiago de Compostela. iago.villamil.cajoto@sergas.es

Anales De Medicina Interna (Madrid, Spain : 1984)
|February 4, 2006
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Internal Medicine can effectively manage adolescent health issues, with infectious diseases being a common reason for admission. Enhanced training is needed to fully integrate adolescent care within internal medicine.

Area of Science:

  • Internal Medicine
  • Adolescent Health
  • Pediatrics

Context:

  • Adolescence is a critical transition period with unique health needs.
  • Current adolescent care is fragmented, with many young patients treated by pediatric specialists.
  • There's a growing need for internists to manage adolescent health concerns.

Purpose:

  • To review adolescent admissions in a hospital setting.
  • To assess the role and capacity of Internal Medicine in treating adolescents.
  • To advocate for greater inclusion of adolescent medicine in internal medicine training.

Summary:

  • A review of 5894 adolescent admissions (ages 15-21) from 1996-2002 found 23% were managed by Internal Medicine.
  • Infectious diseases were the primary cause of admission, followed by substance abuse.

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  • Despite a significant number of admissions, adolescent care is often handled by pediatrics, highlighting a gap in internal medicine training.

    • Impact:

    • Internal Medicine is well-suited to manage a significant portion of adolescent health problems.
    • Increased focus on adolescent medicine in internal medicine training can improve patient outcomes.
    • Integrating adolescent care into internal medicine practices presents both challenges and opportunities.