Kids May Hesitate To Tell Their Doctor, But Will Freely Answer Sex And Drugs Questions On Doctor's Computer Questionnaire

Texting, IM, email -- most kids are comfortable using computers to communicate. It's led to an innovative idea among doctors. Children are given a touch pad and asked a series of questions about topics like sexual activity and depression. Kids hesitate to talk openly to a doctor or in front of a parent, but the study shows they are honest with the computer. That gives doctors more chances to treat proactively and even save lives.

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