At The End Of The Day: Dr. Oz Called This “Grooming” - As a Pediatrician, I Need to Respond

When public figures use inflammatory language to describe standard pediatric care, it puts children at risk. In this episode of At the End of the Day, I respond to recent comments by Dr. Mehmet Oz about confidential adolescent visits and explain why private conversations between teens and their pediatrician are an essential part of safe, evidence-based care. I talk about trust, mental health, adolescent development, and why these conversations can be life-saving. If you care about the inte...