Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Family History “Unknown”: Understanding Adopted Individuals’ Needs in the Healthcare Environment

 

“For adopted individuals to be empowered to advocate for their healthcare needs, medical providers must know how to interact in an adoption identity-affirming manner and create an environment where patients feel safe discussing their biological history. To accomplish this, adoption professionals and parents should partner with both adopted individuals and medical providers to find ways to navigate adopted patients’ healthcare needs thoughtfully.” -NCFA

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