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Health Maintenance and Counseling

Editors' Choice of Best Available Content

This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on health maintenance and counseling and related issues, including dietary and nutrition guidelines, health maintenance in children, lifestyle counseling, and physical activity. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past 12 months is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.
Note: See separate topic collection on Nutrition.
Note: See the Adult Preventive Health Care Schedule of Recommendations from the USPSTF.

Categories

Overview

Children and Adolescents

Adults

Editorials and Letters

Improving Practice

Patient Education, Self-Care

Other AFP Content



Overview
07/01/2019 Physical Activity: Updated Recommendations from HHS [Practice Guidelines]
12/15/2018 Counseling Patients in Primary Care: Evidence-Based Strategies
06/01/2018 Diets for Health: Goals and Guidelines
02/01/2014 The Impact of Personalized Risk Communication on Screening Decisions [Cochrane for Clinicians]
09/15/2012 The Spiritual Assessment
08/01/2011 Updated Dietary Guidelines from the USDA and HHS [Practice Guidelines]

Children and Adolescents
10/01/2020 Prevention of Unintentional Childhood Injury Algorithm
02/01/2020 Screening and Counseling Adolescents and Young Adults: A Framework for Comprehensive Care Algorithm Point of Care
10/15/2019 Screening for Elevated Blood Lead Levels in Children and Pregnant Women: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
10/15/2019 Toilet Training: Common Questions and Answers
08/15/2019 Health Maintenance in School-Aged Children: Part I. History, Physical Examination, Screening, and Immunizations
08/15/2019 Health Maintenance in School-Aged Children: Part II. Counseling Recommendations Point of Care
07/15/2019 Interventions to Prevent Child Maltreatment: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
07/01/2019 Lead Poisoning in Children
04/15/2019 Child Passenger Safety: AAP Updates Best Practice Recommendations [Practice Guidelines]
12/15/2018 School Absenteeism in Children and Adolescents
09/15/2018 Well-Child Visits for Infants and Young Children
05/15/2018 General Parenting Strategies: Practical Suggestions for Common Child Behavior Issues
02/01/2018 Childhood Bullying: Implications for Physicians
12/15/2017 Preventive Pediatric Health Care: Updated Recommendations from the AAP [Practice Guidelines]
07/01/2017 Developmental Delay: When and How to Screen Algorithm
08/15/2016 AAP Updates Recommendations for Routine Preventive Pediatric Health Care [Practice Guidelines]
05/01/2016 Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Young Children: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
05/01/2016 Fluoride Varnish for Preventing Dental Caries in Children and Adolescents [Cochrane for Clinicians]
11/15/2015 Screening for Speech and Language Delay and Disorders in Children Five Years and Younger [Putting Prevention into Practice]
08/15/2015 Screening for Speech and Language Delay and Disorders in Children Aged 5 Years or Younger: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
08/15/2015 Counseling on Early Childhood Concerns: Sleep Issues, Thumb-Sucking, Picky Eating, School Readiness, and Oral Health
03/01/2015 Primary Care Behavioral Interventions to Reduce Illicit Drug and Nonmedical Pharmaceutical Use in Children and Adolescents: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
04/01/2012 AAP Releases Clinical Report on the Impact of Social Media on Children, Adolescents, and Families [Practice Guidelines]
05/15/2011 Speech and Language Delay in Children Patient Education
08/01/2005 Child Safety Seat Counseling: Three Keys to Safety Patient Education

Adults
02/15/2021 Health Maintenance for Women of Reproductive Age
12/01/2019 General Health Checks in Adults for Reducing Disease-Related Morbidity and Mortality [Cochrane for Clinicians]
05/15/2019 Screening for Intimate Partner Violence, Elder Abuse, and Abuse of Vulnerable Adults: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
05/15/2019 Screening for Intimate Partner Violence, Elder Abuse, and Abuse of Vulnerable Adults [Putting Prevention into Practice]
12/15/2018 The Adult Well-Male Examination
11/15/2017 Behavioral Counseling to Promote a Healthful Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adults Without Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
08/15/2017 Screening for Gynecologic Conditions with Pelvic Examination: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
08/15/2017 Screening for Gynecologic Conditions with Pelvic Examination [Putting Prevention into Practice]
05/01/2017 Health Maintenance in Postmenopausal Women
05/01/2015 Behavioral Counseling to Promote a Healthful Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adults with Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
11/01/2013 Care of the College Student Algorithm
06/15/2013 Behavioral Counseling Interventions to Promote a Healthful Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adults [Putting Prevention into Practice]
02/15/2014 Screening for Chronic Kidney Disease: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
01/01/2013 Health Maintenance in Women
07/15/2008 Geriatric Screening and Preventive Care
04/15/2008 Physical Activity Counseling Patient Education
01/15/2006 Nutritional Assessment and Counseling for Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease Patient Education
05/15/2004 Routine Screening for Depression, Alcohol Problems, and Domestic Violence [Point-of-Care Guides] Point of Care

Editorials and Letters
09/01/2020 Health Equity in Preventive Services: The Role of Primary Care [Editorials]
05/15/2020 Why the Stress-Disease Connection Matters and How to Respond [Editorials]
05/15/2019 What Evidence Do We Need Before Recommending Routine Screening for Social Determinants of Health? [Editorials]
04/15/2019 Social Determinants of Health: Family Physicians’ Leadership Role [Editorials]
08/01/2018 Food Insecurity: How You Can Help Your Patients [Editorials]
06/01/2017 Acting on Social Determinants of Health: A Primer for Family Physicians [Editorials]
08/15/2016 Increased Alignment in Preventive Services Recommendations for Children [Editorials]
05/01/2016 Introducing a One-Page Adult Preventive Health Care Schedule: USPSTF Recommendations at a Glance [Editorials]
08/01/2015 Fluoride: The Family Physician's Role [Editorials]
03/15/2015 What to Do at Well-Child Visits: The AAFP’s Perspective [Editorials]
11/01/2014 Primary Care Physicians' Role in Counseling About Gun Safety [Editorials]
04/01/2013 New Recommendations on Motor Vehicle Safety for Child Passengers [Editorials]
01/01/2013 The Annual Pelvic Examination: Preventive Time Not Well Spent [Editorials]
05/15/2012 Do Electronic Health Records Improve Processes and Outcomes of Preventive Care? [Editorials]
03/15/2011 Improving the Delivery of Preventive Services to Children [Editorials]
01/01/2005 Personalizing Prevention: The U.S. Surgeon General's Family History Initiative [Editorials]

Improving Practice

From FPM

AAFP's Peer-Reviewed Practice Improvement Journal

03/01/2019 Medicare Wellness Visits: Reassessing Their Value to Your Patients and Your Practice
03/01/2018 Encouraging Health Behavior Change: Eight Evidence-Based Strategies
11/01/2017 Getting Paid for Screening and Assessment Services
03/01/2017 Managing Behavioral Health Issues in Primary Care: Six Five-Minute Tools
09/01/2016 Using Motivational Interviewing to Promote Healthy Weight
05/01/2011 Encouraging Patients to Change Unhealthy Behaviors With Motivational Interviewing
05/01/2011 An Organized Approach to Chronic Disease Care
01/01/2011 What You Need to Know About the Medicare Preventive Services Expansion
01/01/2011 Integrating a Behavioral Health Specialist Into Your Practice
01/01/2008 Preventive Medicine: Giving Patients the Hard Sell
10/01/2006 Sports Physicals: A Coding Conundrum
04/01/2006 Same-Day E/M Services: What to Do When a Health Plan Won't Pay
10/01/2004 Understanding When to Use Modifier -25
07/01/2003 Encounter Forms for Better Preventive Visits

Patient Education, Self-Care
10/01/2020 Preventing Accidental Injuries in Children Patient Education
10/15/2019 Toilet Training Patient Education
07/01/2019 Lead Poisoning in Children Patient Education
12/15/2018 School Absences: What You Should Know Patient Education
06/01/2018 Nutrition: How to Make Healthier Food Choices Patient Education
05/15/2018 General Parenting Tips Patient Education
05/15/2018 A Parent's Guide to Using Time Out Patient Education
01/01/2013 Staying Healthy: Recommendations for Women Patient Education
05/15/2012 What Men Should Know About Staying Healthy Patient Education
05/15/2011 Speech Delay in Children Patient Education

From FamilyDoctor.org

AAFP's Patient Information Resource

Prevention & Wellness

Other AFP Content
11/15/2007 Behavioral Change Counseling in the Medical Home [Graham Center Policy One-Pagers]
01/01/2006 Physicians Who Do Not Follow Screening Guidelines [Curbside Consultation]
06/01/2004 Counseling Patients on Mass Media and Health [Medicine and Society]
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Collection
Putting Prevention Into Practice Collection

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