HEALTH PROBLEMS AND HEALTH-CARE FOR ADOLESCENTS IN RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES IN QUEBEC

  • 1 January 1977
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 117  (12) , 1403-1406
Abstract
The health problems of 160 adolescents in 4 residential facilities of the Quebec, Canada social welfare court were studied. At the time of admission 44% had at least 1 problem requiring consultation with a specialist and 80% had an average of 2 problems requiring primary care. The medical records of 106 youngsters in 2 re-education centers 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 centers. 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.

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