Primary Care for Adolescents and Young Adults with Spina Bifida

Authors

Hannah Facey, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Presentation Date

11-16-2022

Comments

Presentation: 41:56

Abstract

Objectives

• Define spina bifida and list the most commons types
• Discuss the role of folic acid in prevention of spina bifida
• Briefly go over the diagnosis and treatment of spina bifida
• Address the most common health considerations for adolescents and young adults with spina bifida (AYASB) and the role of the primary care doctor
• Review the social model of disability
• Examine barriers to access to care for patients with physical disabilities

Recommended Citation

Facey, MD, Hannah, "Primary Care for Adolescents and Young Adults with Spina Bifida" (2022). Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds. Paper 550.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/fmlectures/550

Language

English