6 Questions
What does the HEADSS assessment cover?
Home, education, activities/employment, drugs, suicidality, sex
When was the acronym HEEADSSS introduced?
In the early 2000s
What is the reported yield of the HEADSS assessment for identifying concerns that warrant further investigation?
1 in 3
How should physicians proceed if a question in the HEADSS assessment is answered positively?
Continue the dialogue with follow-up questions
What is an important aspect to discuss with adolescents before taking their medical history?
Confidentiality and its legal boundaries
What is the main purpose of the HEADS(SS) assessment tool?
To identify concerns that may require further investigation
Learn about the expanded version of the HEADSS assessment tool known as HEEADSSS2, which covers home, education, activities/employment, drugs, suicidality, sex, eating, and safety. Understand the importance of integrating safety into adolescent healthcare assessments.
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