Should children/youth who receive a diagnosis of achronic illness be told the truth about their disease?
As a consulting Child and Youth Therapist or Child LifeSpecialist, begin to prepare for your session involving discussionwith the parents focusing on the child/youth. Research the topicincluding what parents should tell their children/youth about theirdiagnosis and prognosis, and how the information (both content anddelivery) might vary across age groups.
