San Antonio, TEXAS — Parents and caregivers of children with chronic illness or special needs can find keeping up with medical appointments, managing multiple providers, and discussing treatment options challenging.
Enter the health communication experts at Kennedy Krieger Institute, located in the Baltimore-Washington D.C. region, who created a series of resources and videos to help parents prepare for medical appointments and navigate difficult conversations. Importantly, the institute also offers tips on communicating with healthcare providers in between appointments.
View the “Communicating Well With Your Child’s Healthcare Providers” infographic below:
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Check out Additional Resources for Parents/Caregivers:
- Kennedy Krieger Institute: https://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/preparing-for-your-appointment-admission/tips-for-communicating-with-your-childs-healthcare-providers
- Health Confianza offers roadmaps (in English and Spanish) for Babies and Kids/Teens with helpful guidelines, timelines and conversation starters.
- https://wellnesscultura.org/kids-teens/
- https://wellnesscultura.org/babies/