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Adolescent opportunistic screening (HEEADSSS)

HIGH-YIELD Appears 3×
Teaching point — how the wording changes the answer

Preventive care for adolescents prioritises psychosocial risk (HEEADSSS) — alcohol, substance use and risk-taking behaviour are leading causes of adolescent morbidity, ahead of routine screens like Pap smears or diabetes.

Q106 13-year-old sexually active obese girl, opportunistic screening.
Key clue Psychosocial risk
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Alcohol/substance use screening
Q122 13-year-old health education, advice.
Key clue HEEADSSS
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Alcohol advice
Q373 13-year-old well girl, health advice to prioritise.
Key clue Adolescent morbidity
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Alcohol advice