A patient reported falling in the shower two days previously—sustaining a minor ‘scrape’ on the front of the leg. He had not shown it to anyone, but was concerned that it was becoming more painful.
‘The first thing a physician does is weigh children and adolescents and plot their growth on a growth chart. That is a brilliant but often missed opportunity to simply ask a child or adolescent ‘How do you feel about your weight?’’
Care Opinion Canada is a platform that allows patients to anonymously write about their experiences with clinics and hospitals across the province. In addition, the moderators of the platform also share these comments to the healthcare providers and gives them an opportunity to respond.
One ninth grader in such a class says his method is to scroll through TikTok until he nods off. Another teen says she often falls asleep while on a late-night group chat with friends. Not everyone takes part in class discussions on a recent Friday; some students are slumped over their desks napping.
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