2008
DOI: 10.1007/s00431-008-0759-1
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Demography of adolescent health care delivery and training in Europe

Abstract: The results of the present study show that there is a need for the reconstruction and standardisation of adolescent health care delivery and training in European countries. The European Paediatric Association-UNEPSA could play a key role in the implementation of the proposals suggested in this paper.

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“…We would like to thank Bertelloni et al for their comments on our study concerning adolescent health care delivery and training in Europe [1]. Although we propose the integration of an adolescent health care program into primary health care systems, we agree with Bertelloni et al that secondary care needs to be given in the pediatric departments with a multidisciplinary approach.…”
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confidence: 63%
“…We would like to thank Bertelloni et al for their comments on our study concerning adolescent health care delivery and training in Europe [1]. Although we propose the integration of an adolescent health care program into primary health care systems, we agree with Bertelloni et al that secondary care needs to be given in the pediatric departments with a multidisciplinary approach.…”
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confidence: 63%
“…Overall, the adolescents' preference to transfer to AHC does not discharge health professionals from assessing each adolescent's readiness on an individual basis in order to avoid a transfer at times of medical or psychosocial crisis [21,28] which was also one of the principles of a successful transition defined by the Society for Adolescent Medicine [22]. With regard to a transfer to AHC at the age of 18-19 years and older, it is important to note that in many European countries the official upper age limit is 16 years or even lower for admission to pediatric hospitals [6], although unofficially, some pediatric hospitals allow admission of older patients under certain circumstances. This is in contrast to countries such as the USA where the upper age limit is 21 years [12].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Undoubtedly, the paper gives a high-quality update on adolescent medicine in Europe and it clearly shows large divergences among the various countries, whether or not they are in the European Union (EU) [7]. Epidemiological surveys also show large divergences in the adolescent health among European countries (see, for example, Young people's health in context.…”
Section: Dear Editormentioning
confidence: 95%
“…We read with high interest the excellent work of Dr. Ercan and coworkers on the current status of the adolescent care delivery and training in Europe [7], performed and published on behalf of the Union of National European Paediatric Societies and Associations (UNEPSA).…”
Section: Dear Editormentioning
confidence: 97%