Primary care pediatric offices want to make all their patients and families feel comfortable and welcome. For patients who are 13-21 years of age, this becomes even more important. There are approaches providers can take to discuss issues of importance to this population in a confidential and private manner. The following resources provide guidance and strategies for enhancing the care that teens receive, resulting in a better experience for providers, patients, and families.

Providing Supportive Care

Learn how to create an environment in the primary care setting for teens and their families to feel comfortable and welcome.

Delivering Care

Primary care providers play an important role in counseling teens on various aspects of reproductive and sexual health care,

Considerations for Special Populations

Be informed of special sexual health considerations for certain teen populations.

Last Updated

08/04/2021

Source

American Academy of Pediatrics