RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Health problems and health care for adolescents in residential facilities in Quebec
JF Canadian Medical Association Journal
JO CMAJ
FD Canadian Medical Association
SP 1403
OP 1406
VO 117
IS 12
A1 J. Y. Frappier
A1 N. Steinmetz
YR 1977
UL http://www.cmaj.ca/content/117/12/1403.abstract
AB The health problems of 160 adolescents in four residential facilities of the Quebec social welfare court were studied. At the time of admission 44% had at least one problem requiring consultation with a specialist and 80% had an average of two problems requiring primary care. The medical records of 106 youngsters in two re-education centres were also reviewed and similar results were noted. The health services available, particularly physical examination and laboratory testing at the time of admission and arrangements for referral and follow-up were judged to be insufficient in most centres. Although society has taken custody of these adolescents, no one is responsible for their health care. Since February 1976 the social welfare court residential facilities and the network involved in the care of socially disturbed youngsters have been undergoing reorganization. Health programs and services ought to be part of this reorganization, and private physicians, hospitals and government each should have a role in the establishment and functioning of these programs.