'They don’t learn how to talk to us'—doctors urge that teens get more access to confidential medical advice
When Hannah Regan was about 14 years old, her family doctor in Kentucky started a new routine. During checkups, the doctor would ask Hannah’s mother to briefly step out of the exam room. Then, in private, Hannah would discuss a questionnaire she filled out about smoking, drinking, mental health and other sensitive issues. There were awkward moments, she says, but she appreciated the time alone with her doctor.
“I think it was beneficial to allow the doctor-patient relationship to be something the teen can trust in,” says Ms....
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