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GAPS guidelines
Also written as: GAPS — Guidelines for Adolescent Preventive Services
American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations for adolescent preventive services and health screening.
Full Definition
The Guidelines for Adolescent Preventive Services (GAPS) provide evidence-based recommendations for comprehensive adolescent healthcare, including annual health guidance, screening for high-risk behaviors, and immunization schedules. These guidelines emphasize confidential care, mental health screening, and substance abuse prevention. GAPS serves as the foundation for adolescent well-visit protocols in many healthcare systems.
Usage
Usage note: Often used in plural form; distinguish from 'gaps' meaning deficiencies.
In Context
- "The clinic implemented GAPS guidelines to standardize their adolescent preventive care protocols." — Quality improvement documentation
- "According to GAPS guidelines, confidential time should be provided during every adolescent visit." — Clinical protocol
Also known as
Guidelines for Adolescent Preventive Services
Don't confuse with
BRIGHT FUTURES guidelines
AAP policy statements