“This publication was designed to enhance understanding of the impact of culture on the health status of adolescents and to assist physicians and their health care colleagues in providing the best possible care for their patients. Chapters include information on the elements of culture, adolescent development, communicating with adolescents and their families, determining cultural effectiveness, and special issues such as diversity in medicine. The volume was produced with by the AMA with support from the US Maternal and Child Health Bureau through a cooperative agreement (MCU 17A304).” – Publisher’s description