Tuesday, May 13, 2003

Gender, Ethnicity Influence Willingness to Disclose Psychosocial Information
Reuters Health story at Medscape - "Gender and ethnicity can play a large role in the type of sensitive information a mother will reveal to a new pediatrician, according to a report published in the May issue of the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine....The findings indicate that new doctors may benefit from specialized training about how to listen more intently during meetings with patients and how to provide an environment that will encourage openness and trust..." [Viewing Medscape resources rquires registration, which is free].  
  

Personality Disorders Can Be Diagnosed in Adolescents
Medscape Medical News article - "Personality disorders exist and can be diagnosed in adolescents, according to the results of a study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry. The investigators suggest that the system developed for adults may not be optimal, and that perhaps a new system based on adolescent samples should be developed." [Viewing Medscape resources requires registration, which is free].