adolescent preventive care visit
Annual comprehensive health maintenance visit focused on screening, counseling, and anticipatory guidance for teenagers.
Full Definition
An adolescent preventive care visit is a comprehensive annual health maintenance examination specifically designed for teenagers, typically including physical examination, immunization updates, screening for risk behaviors, mental health assessment, and anticipatory guidance appropriate for developmental stage. These visits emphasize confidentiality, health education, and preventive counseling on topics such as injury prevention, substance use, sexual health, nutrition, and mental health. The visit may include time alone with the patient without parents present to encourage open communication about sensitive topics.
Usage
Usage note: Also referred to as 'annual physical' in lay terms, but preventive care visit is more precise.
In Context
- "The adolescent preventive care visit included updating immunizations and discussing healthy relationships." — Clinical documentation
- "Insurance typically covers one adolescent preventive care visit per year without copayment." — Billing documentation