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|Articles|February 15, 2021
Engaging Adolescent Patients, Part 1: Key communication strategies
Author(s)Tess Cox, MHSC, PA-C, Logan Lutton
Engaging adolescents in their care and during the patient visit can be especially challenging. Here are some tips.
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I am one of approximately 3,000 certified PAs in pediatrics and pediatric subspecialties who collaborate with physicians daily to treat patients from infants to adulthood.
I know that engaging adolescents in their care and during the patient visit can be especially challenging. Still, I have learned some successful strategies as a result of my PA training and experiences working with adolescents. Here are some of my tips:
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