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