Engaging Adolescent Patients, Part 1: Key communication strategies

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:

Continue reading part 2, Questions to Ask Adolescent Patients, here.