Adolescent & Geriatric Medicine

Confidentiality is protected except for safety threats: active suicidality/homicidality, abuse, or serious self-harm must be disclosed.

Time alone (without parents) increases honest disclosure of sensitive risk behaviors and establishes the patient as the primary decision-maker.

STI testing/treatment, contraception, pregnancy care, mental health, and substance use services (varies by state).

Home, Education/employment, Eating, Activities, Drugs, Sexuality, Suicide/depression, and Safety.

Tdap, HPV (2-dose series), and MenACWY (first dose).

Started before age 15: 2 doses (0, 6-12 mo). Started at 15 or older (or immunocompromised): 3 doses (0, 1-2, 6 mo).