A survey of 391 dentists completing a postdoctoral general dentistry program and 369 not participating in such a program revealed 75% of program participants were trained in civilian programs and the remainder in either military or Veterans Administration training programs. Employment patterns, treatment settings, and patterns of practice or…

Studied 180 community and nursing home clients who received psychotherapy through community mental health center program. Reviewed case records to identify factors associated with persistence in therapy and drop-out patterns. Persistence in treatment was associated with nursing home residence, religious beliefs, and receiving therapy at home; not…

Medically fragile children need special supervision and care. Educators' concerns center on the time it takes to perform needed services, adequate preparation, and potential liability. Offers nine guidelines that address the needs of medically fragile children while minimizing the threats of liability. A related page summarizes issues raised by…

Presents a multisystemic approach to adolescent pregnancy, describing primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. The article explains health educators' roles in establishing multisystemic programs in primary prevention environments and describes a multisystemic theoretical model of adolescent pregnancy that utilizes interpersonal, family, and…

Examines data from the National Center for Health Statistics to determine the health status of African-American men. African-American men have higher mortality and morbidity rates than do white males and use health services less often. Social policies that target health risk behaviors are needed. (SLD)

A University of Georgia study investigated the effectiveness of a Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) intervention program on pharmacy student attitudes toward providing care for infected patients. Results of pre- and posttests with 290 students indicated that the program was successful in improving student…

Investigated characteristics of students voluntarily seeking human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody testing at a university health center. Data from student surveys indicated that: 59% were women; reported rates of unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases were low; nearly one-third had had previous HIV testing; 40% reported…

Describes the evolution of managed care and reviews basic biomedical ethics and ethical decision-making models. Examines specific ethical issues and offers suggestions for practice, research, and education and training. Concludes with a research agenda, a review of projected general trends in health care delivery, and a discussion of counseling…

Full-service schools are "seamless institutions" whose school leaders act as full partners with other community agencies to address student and family needs. Iowa's School-Based Youth Services Program is a "one-stop shopping" plan that has received national recognition. Marshaltown, Iowa's Caring Connection program is profiled.…

Describes selection criteria based on theory, research, and best educational practice that identify key social and emotional learning (SEL) competencies and program features for promoting students' mental health and reducing risk behaviors. Program features critical to the success of school-based SEL programs emphasize curriculum design,…

Describes the Pride in Parenting Training Curriculum developed by an interdisciplinary team to reduce infant mortality in minority populations. The program has been used to train lay home visitors to deliver a home-visiting curriculum focused on effective use of health-care services and improved infant development. (Author/CR)

Discusses the literature regarding the importance of systemic thinking in school systems and its application to academic problems of students, emphasizing the need for coordination of theory and services between the family system, the school system, and community-based mental health systems. Provides case studies. (JBJ)

An address to dental school deans looks at anticipated changes in the health care system, the public sector's changing role in health care, and draws implications for dentistry. It is suggested that academic health centers, and especially dental schools, will be particularly affected by these trends. (MSE)

Provides an overview of the health care reform context in order to explore the emerging role for psychologists in the delivery of health and mental health services to children in the school setting. Discusses current trends and introduces the articles that constitute the special theme issue on school psychology and health care. (JPS)

The field of school psychology has the potential to make important contributions to health care in light of the central educational elements of psychotherapy and major health crises. Given that some form of health care reform is imminent, school psychologists now have a unique opportunity to realize long-standing agendas for role expansion and…