Consent, History and Examination Flashcards
What age can a child consent for themselves in the UK
16
Can a grandmother have parental responsibility
No
Can a step-mother have parental responsibility
No
What indicators are there that indicate a person is unable to make a decision
- Understand the information given to them that is relevant to the decision
- Retain that info long enough to make the decision
- Use or weight up the info as part of the decision making process
- Communicate their decision - by talking, sign language, blinking, squeezing a hand etc.
What are some extra questions that should be asked in the Medical History of a paediatric patient
- Any complications during pregnancy/birth?
- Any severe childhood infections e.g. chicken pox, particularly under the age of 3
- Are the up to date with vaccinations?
What are some extra questions that should be asked in the Social History of a paediatric patient
- Which adult provides care for the child?
- Which adult oversees daily toothbrushing of child?
- Days and times easiest for parent/carer to attend?
- Name of social worker/health visitor if child is in care/Looked after child
Normal eruption age for first molars (Ds)?
14 months
Normal eruption age for lower central and lower lateral incisors, upper central and lateral incisors (As and Bs)?
6-12months
Normal eruption age for canines (Cs)?
18 months
Normal eruption age for second molars (Es)?
24 months
List the order in which maxillary permanent teeth normally erupt
- First Molar
- Central Incisor
- Lateral Incisor
- 1st Premolar
- 2nd Premolar
- Canine
- 2nd Molar
List the order in which mandibular permanent teeth normally erupt
- First Molar
- Central Incisor
- Lateral Incisor
- Canine
- 1st Premolar
- 2nd Premolar
- 2nd Molar
At what age should assessment of periodontal treatment start
7
