One of the more common and challenging issues we encounter in pediatrics is when we perceive that we can't meet parents expectations for treatment interventions for their child. Typically this presents to use by way of a cold or flu virus, that can't be treated by antibiotics, and yet parents want us to do something to help their child feel better. We want to avoid doing more harm than good by prescribing unneeded medications or treatment but how can we best navigate these conversations? On this Guidelines with Gabi episode, listen to the Kid Experts discuss other options and strategies for navigating these situations with families, and avoid the trap of overprescribing, particularly in high paced, high volume care settings, while challenging our perceptions of parents expectations, enhancing our communications with families and building trust along the way.
View the transcript here:
https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-guidelines-gabi-avoiding-overprescribing-building-trust-enhancing-communication-navigating-expectations-parents-4-22-22/