The Patient–Doctor Relationship When It Also Involves Parents, Teens, and Preteens

About this episode

Dr. Adam Cifu discusses the dynamics of the patient-doctor relationship involving parents and teens with Dr. Sarah Stein.

Dr. Adam Cifu talks with pediatric dermatologist Dr. Sarah Stein about the tricky triangle between doctor, teen, and parent. She reflects on finding the right balance between a young patient’s growing independence and a parent’s need to stay involved, and how empathy, trust, and experience shape those interactions. Together they explore what genuine communication looks like when everyone in the room has a different perspective.

People in this episode

Host: Adam Cifu

Guest: Sarah Stein

Topics covered

• patient-doctor relationship
• pediatrics
• teen health
• parent involvement
• communication
• empathy

Keywords

• patient-doctor relationship
• teens
• parents
• communication
• pediatrics
• dermatology
• empathy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Clinical Excellence Podcast

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