Abstract
This section of InnovAiT summarizes articles from the previous cycle of InnovAiT that GPs and GPs in training might still find useful.
Disorders of puberty
Dr Jeremy Kirk, Dr Meenakshi Bandhakavi and Dr Chantal Simon
InnovAiT 2008 1(11): p. 722–8
Puberty is defined as the time when the onset of sexual maturity occurs and the reproductive organs become functional, and it is therefore the time when a child becomes an adult capable of reproduction. Puberty can cause a great deal of anxiety both to the child and to the parents if it does not progress as expected and is either too advanced or too delayed for the age of the child. This article explores the challenge of assessment and management of disorders of puberty in the GP surgery.
Chlamydia screening
Dr Chantal Simon
InnovAiT 2008 1(11): p. 737–42
Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the UK. It is asymptomatic in 70% of infected women and 50% of infected men and so often goes undiagnosed. This article reviews the National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP) that was established in UK in 2003 with the objective of controlling Chlamydia through the early detection and treatment of asymptomatic infection.
Adolescence and associated behavioural problems
Dr Brenda Manoharan
InnovAiT 2008 1(11): p. 743–7
Adolescence is a time of physical, emotional and social change, it usually begins at the age of 11 in girls and 13 in boys and typically concludes by the age of 17. During this period, conflict can result in problems at home, school or in the community. This article covers some of the behavioural problems that can arise. If these problems are managed poorly, they can have a profoundly devastating impact on future adult development.
Eating disorders
Dr Chantal Simon
InnovAiT 2008 1(11): p. 759–63
An eating disorder is a complex compulsion to eat, or not eat, in a way that disturbs physical and mental health. There are currently three recognized eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. This article aims to give GPs an understanding of the epidemiology, presenting features and management of these conditions.
Decision making in children and young people: Gillick competent?
Dr Benedict Hayhoe
InnovAiT 2008 1(11): p. 764–70
Valid consent to treatment is vitally important in medical practice. In order for consent to be valid, the person giving it must be competent to make a decision on that particular matter. This article explores issues of competence of children and adolescents to consent.
Substance abuse from a mother's perspective
Anonymous
InnovAiT 2008 1(11): p. 771–4
When your children are small, you cannot help but have aspirations for them. This article explores the personal experience of a mother whose son abused cannabis.
Crammer's corner
Dr Ben Riley
InnovAiT 2008 1(11): p. 777–8
An important aspect of general practice training is learning to become a self-directed adult learner. This requires you to identify not only your learning needs and plan your learning but also to develop the skills necessary to form an opinion on the suitability of the educational resources that you use. This issue of Crammer's Corner considers how to evaluate the quality of an educational resource.