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Would you like to refer a youth to our Youth Health Clinic? Fax the following
referral form
to our
Program Secretary
.
The COUTH
Youth Report
The COUTH Youth Report (October 1995) looked at the health care services for adolescents in Vancouver hospitals and made a number of recommendations about improving services, especially services for youth preparing to transfer to adult hospitals. The report recommended creating welcoming environments for youth and providing developmentally-appropriate care so that issues of sexuality, substance use, risk-taking behaviours, independence in health care, and planning for the future are addressed during health care visits.
The Youth Health Program Vision (2000) identified the essential components in an effective youth program: clinical services, education and training, health promotion, advocacy, and research. These components form the backbone of our commitment to improve the health status of youth throughout B.C.
Youth come to the hospital for clinical day visits or for overnight stays. Over 1700 youth visit the hospital every month. The Youth Health Program assists all the clinical areas to provide the best practices in youth care. Through clinical support, consultation, education and materials, the Youth Health Program helps integrate youth-focused care across the site.
Care of the Adolescent in Hospital and in Ambulatory Care
Optimal care of the youth requires that both the facilities and the staff are sensitive to the youth’s particular developmental needs. The adolescent years are dynamic times of growth and development that involves peer relationships, body image, autonomy/interdependence, family relationships, spirituality, values, and cognitive changes. There are resources to support your practice:
Standards of Care for Adolescents
Tips on Caring for Youth
HEADSS - An Interview and Assessment Guide for Adolescents
The COUTH Report
References & Resources for Youth-Focused Care
Adolescent medicine and youth-focused care is a specialized field within pediatrics. Many resources are available to support learning, clinical care, and research. This list may be helpful to the practitioner and families of youth in seeking out information and direction.
For professionals from the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), please refer to our internal
Teamsite
for more resources in Youth Health.