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What does the HEADSS assessment cover?
What does the HEADSS assessment cover?
- Eating habits and body image only
- Confidentiality and legal boundaries
- Home, education, activities/employment, drugs, suicidality, sex (correct)
- Physical health problems
When was the acronym HEEADSSS introduced?
When was the acronym HEEADSSS introduced?
- It was always part of the original HEADSS assessment
- In the early 2000s (correct)
- In 2010
- In 1988
What is the reported yield of the HEADSS assessment for identifying concerns that warrant further investigation?
What is the reported yield of the HEADSS assessment for identifying concerns that warrant further investigation?
- 1 in 2
- 1 in 10
- 2 in 3
- 1 in 3 (correct)
How should physicians proceed if a question in the HEADSS assessment is answered positively?
How should physicians proceed if a question in the HEADSS assessment is answered positively?
What is an important aspect to discuss with adolescents before taking their medical history?
What is an important aspect to discuss with adolescents before taking their medical history?
What is the main purpose of the HEADS(SS) assessment tool?
What is the main purpose of the HEADS(SS) assessment tool?