What Doctors Notice Before You Even Ask a Question | Dr. Emily Boss on Helping Parents Make Better Healthcare Decisions, EP 160

Send us Fan MailBefore your child's doctor says a single word, they've already noticed something important.It isn't your child's symptoms.It isn't your insurance.It's often whether you've already made up your mind.In this episode of That's Good Parenting, Dori Durbin chats with pediatric ENT surgeon Dr. Emily Boss to discuss one of the biggest challenges families face during medical appointments: making confident healthcare decisions when emotions, online research, and outside opinions are already shaping the conversation.Dr. Boss explains why many parents arrive at appointments believing they already know the best treatment. She also shares how doctors can better support families through shared decision-making, helping parents move from uncertainty and pressure to confidence and clarity.Whether your child is dealing with enlarged tonsils, chronic ear infections, snoring, or another medical concern, this episode will help you approach your next doctor's appointment feeling informed, prepared, and empowered.In This Episode You'll LearnWhat doctors notice before the conversation even beginsWhy parents often arrive with a treatment already in mindHow shared decision-making leads to better healthcare outcomesQuestions that help parents make informed medical decisionsHow to reduce decision stress and feel more confident during appointmentsPractical ways to become a stronger advocate for your child's healthAbout Dr. Emily BossDr. Emily Boss is a pediatric ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgeon, researcher, and nationally recognized leader in shared decision-making. She helps physicians and families work together to make informed healthcare decisions that reflect each child's unique needs and each family's values.Through her clinical practice and research, Dr. Boss is passionate about improving communication between parents and healthcare providers so families feel supported—not pressured—when making important medical decisions.Connect with Dr. Emily BossWebsite:  https://dremilyboss.comFreebie: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#search/forms%2C+emily+boss/FMfcgzQgMgQFBZGklrrsRqRtdLfJJZlc?projector=1&messagePartId=0.1About Dori DurbinDori Durbin is a children's book illustrator, book coach, and host of the That's Good Parenting podcast.She helps parents and family-focused professionals transform life-changing ideas into children's books that help kids understand big emotions, build resilience, and strengthen family connection through story.Through her podcast, books, and coaching, Dori shares practical tools that reduce parenting stress and help families raise confident, emotionally healthy children.Connect with DoriWebsite: https://www.doridurbin.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dori_durbinJoin the That's Good Parenting ClubJoin the That's Good Parenting Club for parenting resources, behind-the-scenes book content, early releases, and encouragement to help your family thrive.https://club.thatsgoodparenting.com/clubIntro for TDP (version 2)