The management of an adolescent with conduct problems in a primary care clinic - A case report
- Author:
MN Azima
;
O Khairani
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Conduct problems, adolescents, parenting skills, anger management
- From:Malaysian Family Physician
2009;4(2 & 3):88-90
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Purpose: To describe the management of mild conduct problems in an adolescent at the primary care level.
Case report: A 16 year old girl presented with conduct problems with impending school suspension. The cause of her
behavioural problems was mainly related to poor parenting skills of her parents and anger in herself. She was
successfully managed with counselling and improvement of parenting styles in her parents.
Conclusion: This case report illustrates the opportunity for family physicians to manage simple conduct problems at
primary care level.
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