Minimizing Anxiety and Emotional Trauma During Patient Visits

Clinical visits can be stressful when CSHCN have difficulty communicating or when providers do not have information about what triggers or soothes the patient. This sometimes can result in compromised care and unsuccessful procedures. Mercy Kids in St. Louis has created a program, Keys to Me, to minimize anxiety and potential emotional trauma. The program bridges the gap between parents and providers by encouraging early parent communication, a portal to update information directly into a child’s medical record, and provider education. Read more.