Question

You are collecting a history from an 11-year-old girl. Her mother is sitting next to her in the examination room. When collecting history from older children or adolescents, they should be:

Answer 1

Answer: When collecting history from older children or adolescents, they should be given the opportunity to give information directly.

Explanation: Her mother who is sitting next to her in the examination room may be extremely anxious, tired or both. This can impair communication between doctor and patient.