The Youth Friendly Doctor (YFD) program is designed to equip doctors with the skills and knowledge to remain up to date with the most pertinent issues affecting young people and how to best manage these issues. Youth Friendly Doctors are able to communicate more effectively with young people and break down many of the barriers they face while accessing healthcare services.
The program has been developed in consultation with doctors and other health professionals with specific skills in the area of youth health, providing the most current information on topics including: