Child’s developmental needs |
How long has the child been registered with the practice? Medical conditions (in lay language), indications for and concordance with treatments Behavioural issues in the child Physical or learning disability Is there a history of abuse or neglect? Are immunisations up-to-date or have they been delayed?
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When was the child last seen in the practice? What is the frequency and appropriateness of the child’s attendances at the GP surgery, emergency department, and NHS out-of-hours services? Alcohol or substance misuse in the child
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Family and environmental factors |
Which family members are registered with the practice? Biological and non-biological link of household adults to child (for example, if they have parental responsibility)
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Ethnicity of child and family members Parental employment status Number of children in family home Domestic abuse
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Parenting capacity |
Substance misuse Alcohol misuse Mental illness
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If a parent has problems with substance misuse/alcohol misuse/mental illness, are they having treatment for this, and are they compliant with treatment? Parental physical or learning disability Child not brought to appointments
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Capture the voice of the child. Clearly explain and critically analyse health information – THINK FAMILY. If safe to do so, has the GP shared the details of this report with the child’s parents? |