DEPARTMENT

OF PEDIATRICS
MCU College of Medicine

ADOLESCENT HISTORY TAKING
Study Guide

Learning Objectives:
1. Review the periods of growth and development in the adolescent
2. Discuss the proper way of conducting an interview
3. Discuss the different parts of the adolescent psychosocial history

Faculty-in-charge: Anna Karenina V. Causapin, MD

INSTRUCTIONS:

Please watch the video in this link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QNXi-
PQ5v_ccFX3OQoEeeGpdu5_IvbaC/view?usp=sharing

Study the guide questions and we shall discuss these in the next meeting.

GUIDE QUESTIONS:

1. Name at least 6 qualities of the physician in the video that encouraged Mario
to speak up and tell his story.

2. What are the characteristics of Mario’s mother that is a protective factor
against risky behavior?

3. Tabulate the protective and risk factors you will determine during the
interview.



For every risk
factor, what would
Category Protective Factors Risk Factors you advise to
minimize risk to
the adolescent
HOME • • •

EDUCATION • • •

ACITIVITIES/ • • •
ABUSE

1
 For every risk
factor, what would
Category Protective Factors Risk Factors you advise to
minimize risk to
the adolescent
DRUGS • • •
(Alcohol,
Tobacco, Illegal
drugs)
SEXUALITY • • •

SUICIDAL • • •
TENDENCY
SPIRITUALITY/ • • •
SAFETY