The Role of the Community Pediatric Clinician in Providing Medical Guidance for Youth with Juvenile Legal Involvement.

Creator(s)

Allison Adam, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
April McNeill-Johnson, Children's Mercy Kansas CityFollow
Elizabeth Barnert

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-2026

Identifier

DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2025.08.015

Abstract

The article highlights the critical role of community pediatric clinicians in providing medical guidance to youth with sickle cell disease who are involved in the juvenile legal system. It emphasizes the importance of addressing social determinants of health, collaborating with carceral and community health care providers, and ensuring continuity of care. The article provides actionable strategies for improving outcomes and achieving health equity for this structurally marginalized population.

Journal Title

Pediatric clinics of North America

Volume

73

Issue

1

First Page

161

Last Page

171

MeSH Keywords

Humans; Adolescent; Anemia, Sickle Cell; Social Determinants of Health; Physician's Role; Pediatrics; Juvenile Delinquency; Community Health Services; Child

PubMed ID

41207736

Keywords

Community pediatric clinician; Continuity of care; Health equity; Juvenile legal involvement; Sickle cell disease; Social determinants of health

Recommended Citation

Adam A, McNeill-Johnson A, Barnert E. The Role of the Community Pediatric Clinician in Providing Medical Guidance for Youth with Juvenile Legal Involvement. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2026;73(1):161-171. doi:10.1016/j.pcl.2025.08.015