How to Communicate with Your Physician

Securing meaningful, safe healthcare for your child with Down syndrome is vital. Knowing how to communicate with your physician and relay your child’s symptoms in a manner that s/he can efficiently understand will ensure a valuable medical care experience and help foster mutual respect between you and your physician. Finding the most qualified physician, as well as recognizing when one is not willing to work with you to provide effective medical care, will save precious time in helping your child live the healthiest life possible.

Leslie Brewer Boswell

Leslie Brewer Boswell is a thyroid health advocate and parent to a five-year-old daughter living with Down syndrome. Through years of working for doctors, as well as years of court reporting, she has gained a keen insight on understanding the system and breaking through to ensure the best medical care for her daughter. Her tips are invaluable; her passion is infectious. Encounter Leslie and walk away with the tools you need to best advocate for your child.