title: Communicating with the adolescent gynecology patient.
abstract: Providing health care to adolescents begins with good communication. Teens appreciate providers who are genuine and not parental. Guidelines to facilitate adolescent communication are presented. A good dialogue with teens can initiate a lifetime of care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, 2 Medical Park, Suite 208, Columbia, SC 29203, USA. womenphysicians@aol.com
authors.forename: Judith T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Burgis
authors.forename: Janice L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Bacon
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D016497:Adolescent Health Services; D003142:Communication; D003219:Confidentiality; D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010808:Physical Examination; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D035502:Trust