Our guest is Patti, the mother of a child living with Spina Bifida. Patti shares her family's story of caregiving for a child with Spina Bifida, the transition from pediatric to adult urology and her work in the Spina Bifida community.
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00:42 - Introduction
01:03- What is Spina Bifida?
01:38 - Being a parent and caregiver
05:10 - Pediatric urology experience for Patti and her family
08:00 - How can other caregivers prepare for their pediatric urology appointments?
11:57 - When to start thinking about moving from pediatric to adult urology?
15:26 - What are some important questions to ask about moving from pediatric to adult urology?
20:04 - Patti's work in the Spina Bifida community
25:21 - Final thoughts and advice for parents and caregivers
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June 1, 2023
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