DOCTOR PATIENT PRIVACY

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Nov 29 2025HEALTH

Why Doctors Want to Chat with Teens Alone

Doctors sometimes ask parents to leave the room during teen check-ups. This might seem odd, but there's a good reason. Teens often have questions or concerns they don't want to share in front of their parents. These can be about anything from anxiety to relationships. Doctors want to create a safe s

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