CASE STUDY

A 13-year-old patient with a history of eczema presents for a well-child examination. His height, weight, and development are appropriate for his age. His eczema is well controlled. He enjoys science class. His physical examination is unremarkable.

CASE STUDY QUESTIONS

1. According to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation statements, which of the following conditions should this patient be screened for?

• A. Only anxiety.

• B. Only depression.

• C. Anxiety and depression.

• D. The patient should not be screened for anxiety or depression.

2. Which one of the following is the USPSTF recommendation regarding screening for suicide risk in children and adolescents?

• A. A recommendation: There is high certainty that the net benefit of screening is substantial.

• B. B recommendation: There is high certainty that the net benefit of screening is moderate or there is moderate certainty that the net benefit is moderate to substantial.

• C. C recommendation: There is at least moderate certainty that the net benefit of screening is small. Screening should be selectively offered or provided to individual patients based on professional judgment and patient preferences.

• D. D recommendation: The USPSTF recommends against screening. There is moderate or high certainty that screening has no net benefit or that the harms outweigh the benefits.

• E. I statement: Current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening.