Case 1 A nurse is working with a community coalition including health professionals,law enforcement,lawyers,and local government to tackle youth homelessness in a moderate-size city where youth addiction and mental health issues are epidemic.
(Refer to Case 1 above. )Through the community coalition and the involvement of the homeless youth,a health clinic was established on the first floor of a new housing complex specifically for at-risk youth.What program offered at the clinic is an example of one of the essential elements of primary health care,the provision of essential drugs?

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A methadone-dispensing clinic is an example of the provision of essential drugs, which is one of the essential elements of primary health care. Methadone is a medication used to treat opioid addiction, which is a common issue among homeless youth in this scenario. Providing contraceptives, immunizing against hepatitis B, and lithium toxicity screening can also be important services, but they do not specifically relate to the provision of essential drugs.

Case 1 a Nurse Is Working with a Community Coalition