Being a trusted, support person to a young parent when their child is hospitalized is an important role. Here are some strategies that can help you support a young parent during this stressful time.
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A Guide to Young Parents: For the Medical Healthcare Team
Building trust and sharing medical information with the young adult or teen parents of hospitalized children presents challenges — challenges from power differentials between the healthcare team and the parent and less experience in healthcare decision making. By understanding the young parents’ perspective, improve communication and collaboration with the young adult parent or teen parent.
