5 Things for Health Care Providers to Consider When Communicating with AYAs
HCPs are in a unique position to help AYA patients engage more actively in their care. By providing opportunities for AYAs to be included in discussions, be part of shared decision-making, receive oral and written appointment summaries and health resources, have their body image concerns or self-consciousness recognized and respected, and to be put at ease by communication styles that take their overall wellbeing into consideration, AYAs will be able to more easily take ownership of their health.