@jproimos leads out on Day 2 #DFTB22 with maturing adolescent care.
Mid-20th-century, emergence of acute and developmental paediatrics.
How long has adolescence been around? Quite a while…
Adolescent medicine spread throughout the world. RACP joint adolescent medicine committee created a specific training program, including adolescent and young adult health, and transition to adult medicine.
Approaching the adolescent.
Are you open? Non-judgemental? Curious mindset? You need to respect them, genuinely partner with them. They can smell bullshit a mile away. Ask about their pronouns.
Think about the broader context of what their needs are. (Hint: might be different from yours or your assumptions)
Aren’t we lucky to be living in a time when our children aren’t the canary in the coal mine, but are thoughtful, empowered, outspoken members of society? #DFTB22
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