Child Health 1 - Daisy

The Case

Differentials

The Senior Nurse is happy for you to assess the child whilst they are waiting for senior review. Go to the next page to consider how you might approach this case.


Considering your differentials


Although you know very little about this girl so far, an awareness of possible diagnoses can allow for more effective history taking.


This approach can encourage you to ask questions that may support or refute your provisional diagnosis


CAUTION: Too narrow an approach may lead to a missed diagnosis

Open Question

What illnesses do you think could account for this presentation?


Have a look at the NICE guideline on the febrile child to help you decide what you need to consider?


NICE guidance on the febrile child


What ‘red flags’ are going to make you more concerned in this case?