6.2 Child Communication Flashcards
1
Q
How will a child react in a clinical setting?
A
Look to parents for response to situation (social referencing)
Look at initial contact with parents to feel reassured
2
Q
How should an adolescent patient be treated?
A
See separately from parents if appropriate, may have decreased communication, give increased independence
3
Q
Suggest some things that should be done in a consultation with a child
A
Smile Acknowledge child Give child some choice Engage with child Explain procedure or problem with a doll Have rewards eg. stickers Give simple information
4
Q
Give some examples of how no to behave when in a consultation with a child
A
Stand over child Use force Rush Make promises that cannot be kept Express frustration
