Adolescent Health Clinical Recommendations & Guidelines
36 Total
ADHD in Children and Adolescents - Clinical Practice Guideline
Access the AAFP-endorsed clinical practice guideline on the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents.
Adolescent Health Care, Confidentiality
Read the AAFP's recommendations regarding confidentiality and privacy when treating adolescent patients.
Autism Spectrum: Children (Aged 18 to 30 Months) - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendation)
The AAFP supports the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) clinical preventive service recommendation on autism for children ages 18 to 30 months.
Child Maltreatment Prevention
The AAFP supports the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) clinical preventive service recommendation on child maltreatment.
Depression - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendation
The AAFP supports the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) clinical preventive service recommendation on depression.
Diabetes - Clinical Practice Guidelines
View AAFP-endorsed guidelines for oral pharmacologic management of type 2 diabetes in adults.
Genital Herpes Simplex Virus Infection - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendation
The AAFP supports the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) clinical preventive service recommendation on genital herpes simplex infection.
Gonorrhea - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendation
The AAFP supports the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) clinical preventive service recommendation on gonorrhea.
Hearing Loss, Deafness, and the Hard-of-Hearing
Learn about AAFP's policy regarding hearing loss, deafness, and hard-of-hearing status.
Hepatitis - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendation
The AAFP supports the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) clinical preventive service recommendations on hepatitis.
Hepatitis B Virus Chronic Infection Screening - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendation
Access the AAFP preventive service recommendations on screening for Hepatitis B virus chronic infection screening.
Hoarseness - Clinical Practice Guideline
Access the evidence-based clinical practice guideline on hoarseness (dysphonia) developed by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and endorsed by the AAFP.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendation
Access the AAFP clinical recommendations for screening for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Screening, Adolescents and Adults - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendation
Access the AAFP clinical recommendations for screening for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in adolescents and adults.
Illicit Drug Use - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendation
The AAFP supports the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) clinical preventive service recommendation on illicit drug use.
Immunizations - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendation
Access the AAFP preventive service recommendations on immunizations.
Lipid Disorders - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendation
The AAFP supports the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) clinical preventive service recommendations on lipid disorders.
Obesity - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendation
The AAFP supports the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) clinical preventive service recommendations on obesity.
Obesity and Overweight
Read the AAFP's recommendations for the family physician's role in counseling overweight and obese patients.
Otitis Media - Clinical Practice Guideline
Access evidence-based guidelines for diagnosing and managing acute otitis media, developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and endorsed by the AAFP.
Over-the-Counter Oral Contraceptives
Read the AAFP's position on over-the-counter oral contraceptives.
Pap Smears - Choosing Wisely
Choosing Wisely® Recommendation: Don't perform Pap smears on women under the age of 21 or women who have had a hysterectomy for non-cancer disease.
Pelvic Exam or Physical Exams to Prescribe Oral Contraceptive Medications - Choosing Wisely
Choosing Wisely® Recommendation: Do not require a pelvic exam or other physical exam to prescribe oral contraceptive medications.
Preconception Care (Position Paper)
Read the AAFP's position paper on preconception care. Preconception care is defined as individualized care for men and women that is focused on reducing maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality.
Scoliosis - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendation
The AAFP supports the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) clinical preventive service recommendation on scoliosis.
Scoliosis in Adolescents - Choosing Wisely
Due to recently-published evidence related to screening adolescents for scoliosis, the AAFP has withdrawn this recommendation.
Screening Pelvic Exam - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendation
Access the AAFP clinical preventive service recommendations on screening for certain gynecologic conditions with pelvic exams.
Skin Cancer - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendation
The AAFP supports the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) clinical preventive service recommendations on skin cancer.
Suicide - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendation
The AAFP supports the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) clinical preventive service recommendation on suicide risk.
Syphilis - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendation
The AAFP supports the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) clinical preventive service recommendation on syphilis.
Tobacco Use in Children and Adolescents - Clinical Preventive Service Recommendation
The AAFP supports the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) clinical preventive service recommendation on this topic tobacco use in children and adolescents.
Tonsillectomy - Clinical Practice Guideline
Access the AAFP-endorsed Clinical Practice Guideline for Tonsillectomy in Children.
United States Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use - Clinical Practice Guideline
Access the clinical practice guideline on United States Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, categorized by the AAFP with Affirmation of Value.
More About Practice Guidelines
- Access a summary of the processes used by the AAFP to produce high-quality, evidence-based guidelines.
- Learn about the AAFP criteria for endorsement of clinical practice guidelines developed by external organizations.
- Find out more about AAFP's principals for developing clinical practice guidelines.
Choosing Wisely®
More About Practice Guidelines
- Access a summary of the processes used by the AAFP to produce high-quality, evidence-based guidelines.
- Learn about the AAFP criteria for endorsement of clinical practice guidelines developed by external organizations.
- Find out more about AAFP's principals for developing clinical practice guidelines.