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. 1991 May;37:1211–1218.

Overview of Runaway Youth

Role of the family physician

Stephen H Feder
PMCID: PMC2145368  PMID: 21229028

Abstract

By being sensitive to the precursors of runaway behavior and by being aware of the morbidity associated with living on “the street,” the family physician can play both a preventive and therapeutic role. Advocacy by the family physician for appropriate shelters and rehabilitative services within the community can further contribute to effective management to this problem.

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