Life course Flashcards
1
Q
A young mum goes to see her GP because she is having problems with her 2 year old daughter’s behaviour. She has read in a magazine about Ritalin which she believes ‘makes children behave’ and would like this prescribing. During the consultation the GP observes that both mum and daughter are obese, and the child is eating a doughnut.
What problems do you address?
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ADHD Check if child has any ADHD symptoms Address obesity Developmental milestones How much does the child move around every day Social context Her family support Dad
