Position Papers and Statements

Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM) Position papers and position statements represent the official policy of SAHM. These papers and statements have been approved by SAHM’s Board of Directors and are published in the Journal of Adolescent Health. Position papers and statements that appear on the SAHM website are available for non-commercial use by the public, and permission is hereby granted to download, reproduce, reprint and distribute these position papers and statements provided that in each instance the SAHM policy is clearly and correctly identified as a Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine document with its full title and, if applicable, the citation to its publication in the Journal of Adolescent Health. SAHM position papers and statements may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed for resale or other commercial purposes with the express permission of SAHM. (Papers published prior to April 2010 use the Society's name at that time — the Society for Adolescent Medicine (SAM) — but remain reflective of our current position as SAHM.)

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SAHM'S POSITIONS PAPERS AND STATEMENTS

Safety and Violence Prevention

International Youth Justice Systems - Sept 2016
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Driver Education for Adolescents – Aug 2010
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Health Care Delivery

Eating Disoders and Nutrition

Nutritional Health of Adolescents – June 1999
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Confidentiality and Ethical Issues Working with Adolescents

Confidential Health Care for Adolescents – August 2004
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Code of Research Ethics  - April 1999
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Sexual & Reproductive Health Care

Timely Use of Emergency Contraception - January 2016
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Sexual and Reproductive Health Care – April 2014
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The Male Genital Examination – April 2012
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Expedited Partner Therapy for Adolescents Diagnosed with Chlamydia or Gonorrhea – Sept 2009
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Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate and Bone Mineral Density in Adolescents — The Black Box Warning – Aug 2006
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HIV Infection and AIDS in Adolescents – Jan 2006
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Abstinence-Only Education Policies and Programs – Jan 2006
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Provision of Emergency Contraception to Adolescents – July 2004
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Media and Contraception – October 2000
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Vaccination

Establishing an Immunization Platform for 16-Year-Olds - April 2017
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Influenza Vaccination – February 2014
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Adolescent Consent for Vaccination – October 2013
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Meningococcal Vaccination – Oct 2011
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Financing Vaccines for Adolescents – March 2011
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Tetanus, Diphtheria and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine – Sept 2009
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Adolescent Immunizations – March 2006
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Meningococcal Vaccine – Sept 2005
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School-Entry Vaccination Requirements – March 2008
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HPV Position Statement – June 2010
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Mental Health

Transition to Adult Care

Transition from Child-Centered to Adult Health-Care Systems for Adolescents with Chronic Conditions – Oct 2003
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Transition from Child-Centered to Adult Health-Care Systems for Adolescents with Chronic Conditions – Nov 1993
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