Kids say the darndest things! (S3 Ep. 26)

When patients (or parents!) use unique phrasing of a phenomenon, we must interpret their description of the experience in laymen's terms using clarifying questions while being attentive to inaccurate use of medical terms.  Let a kid tell you their story and you'll learn everything you need to know.  Hear what I mean with a couple of real GI examples from my week. References Tate, J.E., & Bresee, J.S. (2012). Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases (Fourth ed.). Elsevier: China.